Question

Write a system of equations to describe the situation below, solve using substitution, and fill in the blanks.

A fashion photographer needs to hire a stylist to prepare his models. Chloe charges $165 for showing up, plus $71 per hour. Rodrigo charges $168 plus $68 per hour. The photographer realizes that, given the expected duration of his photo shoot, either stylist would cost him the same amount. What would the duration be? What would the cost be?
If the shoot lasted for BLANK
hours, either stylist would cost BLANK $

Answer 1

In the first hour it will cost $236 because for showing up and for the first hour.

but Rodrigo will be cheaper because the showing up money doesn't increase each hour, so in conclusion. Rodrigo is cheaper by $3