Question

A plumber have an estimate for the renovation of a kitchen. Her hourly pay is $26 per hour and the plumbing parts will cost $80 flat. If her total estimate is $366, how many hours does she expect this job to take?

I need to show work too so please help!! thank you!

Answer 1

11 hours

Explanation:

let x represent the hours worked

26(x) + 80 = 366

26(x)=366-80

26(x)=286

x=11

.˙. the plumber worked 11 hours