Question

Derrecks dog sitting $12 plus $5 per hour

Darlenes dog sitting $18 plus $3 per hour

A.write and solve an equations to find the number of hours for which the total services?

B.which dog is sitting service is more economical to use if you need 5 hours?Explain

Answer 1

A.
5x+12=3x+18
2x+12=18
2x=6
x=3
you would get paid the same amount if you worked 3 hours at each job

B.
5(5)+12
10+12
22

3(5)+18
15+18
33

you would get paid more at the second job if you worked for 5 hours