Question

Zachary earns $5 per hour, and he makes a $20 bonus.

His equation is shown in red on the graph, y = 5x + 20.
Maisy earns $7.50 per hour, and she makes a $5 bonus.
Her equation is shown in blue on the graph, y = 7.50x +
5.
After how many hours do they earn the same amount of
money? Where do you see this on the graph? Share
your answer with the class when you are finished, then
read other people's responses.

Answer 1

5x?

Explanation:

Because Zachary earns $5 per hour, and he makes a $20 bonus.

His equation is shown in red on the graph, y = 5x + 20.

Maisy earns $7.50 per hour, and she makes a $5 bonus.

Her equation is shown in blue on the graph, y = 7.50x +

5.

After how many hours do they earn the same amount of

money? Where do you see this on the graph? Share

your answer with the class when you are finished, then

read other people's responses.