Question

Andrew makes $6 an hour plus $9 an hour for every hour of overtime. Overtime hours are any hours more than 40 hours for the week.

Part A: Create an equation that shows the amount of wages earned, W, for working x hours in a week when there is no overtime. (3 points)

Part B: Create an equation that shows the amount of wages earned, S, for working y hours of overtime. Hint: Remember to include in the equation the amount earned from working 40 hours. (3 points)

Part C: Andrew earned $330 in 1 week. How many hours (regular plus overtime) did he work? (4 points)

Answer 1

Part A:
w = 6x

Part B:
You would multiplied 6 x 40 = 240. So, the equation for S is s = 240 + 9y

Part C:
Lastly you would substitute. Andrew earns 330. Now solve for Y.
300 = 240 + 9y
300 - 240 = 240 - 240 + 9y (Subtract 240 from each side.)
90 = 9y
Divide 9 from each side, and you'll get 10.