Question

Algebra! need help!

a mechanic repairs mr. estes' car. the amount for parts is $48.00 and the rate for the mechanic is $40.00 per hour. write and solve an equation to find the total cost of repairs to mr. estes' car if the mechanic works for 1.5 hours

Answer 1

Explanation:

Total cost of repairs = the amount for parts + (40 × repair hours)

the amount of parts = y

the hours = x

Total cost = y + 40x

= 48 + (40 × 1.5)

= 48 + 60 = 108 $