Question

For how many hours of work will jose total summer pay be less than $260

using equation y=5x+80

Answer 1

Hi there! The answer is less than 36 hours of work.


`5x + 80 < 260`
Subtract 80


`5x < 180`
Divide by 5.


`x < 36`
Therefore, the outcome will be smaller than $260, if he works less than 36 hours.