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Write an equation to describe the situation and then solve. Carl rented a boat at a rate of $14 plus $2.75 per hour. He paid $36. How many hours did Carl have the boat?
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Write an equation to describe the situation and then solve.

Carl rented a boat at a rate of $14 plus $2.75 per hour. He paid $36. How many hours did Carl have the boat?

User Clinton J
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14+2.75(x)=36
subtract 14 from both sides
2.75(x)=22
now divide
x=8 hours
User Ates Goral
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