Question

The cost of renting an event space is $190

plus an additional $40
per hour. Paul has a budget of $550
to rent the space. Determine the number of hours Paul can rent the space for by solving the following equation.

$550=$40x+$190

Answer 1

x = 9

Explanation:

190 + 40x = 550

-190 -190

40x = 360

x = 9

check: 190 + 40(9) = 550

190 + 360 = 550

550 = 550