Question

how many hours melanie need to work in order for the pay at each job to be the same? write and solve an equation. show all work. explain why your answer is reasonable

Answer 1

Melanie needs to work 12 hours in order for the pay of each job to be the same.

Explanation:

11.75x + 33 = 14.50x

-11.75x -11.75x

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33 = 2.75x

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2.75

12 = x