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Carlos paid an electrician x dollars per hour for a 4-hour job and $85 for parts. The total charge was $305. Which equation can be used to determine how much the electrician charged per hour?
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Carlos paid an electrician x dollars per hour for a 4-hour job and $85 for parts. The total charge was $305. Which equation can be used to determine how much the electrician charged per hour?

User Max Heiber
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Answer: 4x + 85 = 305

To get your answer you just have to subtract 85 from 305 (I believe) and then divide what you got by four :)

Step-by-step explanation:

User Chrisgooley
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Answer:

55

Explanation:

The equation would be:

305=85+4x

220= 4x

x= 55

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