Question

Solve each problem below by writing an equation that matches the situation. Then solbe your equation to find the solution to the problem. (It's been almost a day and these two questions baffled me.)

Answer 1

Step 1:

Let the number of hours = m

Flat fee = $25

Fees charge per hour = $30

Step 2:

Money Ronnie made from his first customer = $175

Write an equation.

30m + 25 = 175

Step 3:

Solve the equation.

`\begin{gathered} 30m\text{ + 25 = 175} \\ 30m\text{ = 175 - 25} \\ 30m\text{ = 150} \\ \text{Divide through by 30} \\ m\text{ = }(150)/(30) \\ \text{m = 5 hours} \end{gathered}`

Final answer

5 hours