Question

Using the equation y = 30x + 45, if you have a budget of 300 dollars for this job, what are the most full hours the electrician can work? Note: You want the largest number of hours without going over your budget.

Answer 1

8 hours

Explanation:

y = 30x + 45

Assuming x is the hours and y is the cost

300 = 30x +45

Subtract 45 from each side

300-45 = 30x+45-45

225 = 30x

Divide by 30

225/30 = 30x/30

17/2 = x

8.5 =x

The largest number of hours without going over means round down

8 hours