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Caroline needed to get her computer fixed. She took it to the repair store. The technician at the store worked on the computer for 2. 75 hours and charged her $114 for parts. The total was $320. 25. Write and solve an equation which can be used to determine xx, the cost of the labor per hour. ​

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Answer:

$75 an hour - (320.25 - 114) / 2.75

Explanation:

First, we have to deduct the amount for parts ($114) from the total ($320.25). Once we find the diffrence (206.25), we can divide it by the amount of hours it took (2.75). This leaves us with the answer, $75 an hour.

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