Question

Josh needs to save at least $100 to buy new shoes he wants. He makes $13 an hour working at Target and has already saved $35. How many hours does he need to work to have enough money to buy his shoes? Write an equation and solve the problem

Answer 1

13×X + 35= 100 (equation)

X=(100-35)/13 = 5 hours

Answer 2

13x+35=100

5 hours

Explanation:

New shoes= $100

Hours he makes= $13

Hours he worked= unknown so its "x"

Now it's 5

He already has= $35

13 x 5 = 65) + 35 = 100