Question

Zoey needed to get her computer fixed. she took it to the repair store. the

technician at the store worked on the computer for 3.25 hours and charged
her $59 for parts. the total was $205.25. write and solve an equation which
can be used to determine x, the cost of the labor per hour.

Answer 1

3.25x + 59 = 205.25 starting equation

x = $45 hourly rate

Explanation:

To determine x, the cost of the labor per hour.

3.25 hours Therefore needs to divide last step after parts is deducted from the total.

$59 for parts. = $205.25 Total as seen becomes an easy equation

3.25x + 59 = 205.25

3.25x = 205.25 -59 Isolate x by subtracting the other number

3.25x = 146.25

x = 146.25/3.25 Isolate x by subtracting the last other number

x = 45

x = $45