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Write an equation to match the situation below. Then, use your equation to solve for the variable.

Haley received $278.25 in her paycheck for working h hours this week. She makes $13.25 per hour.
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The equation is:
13.25h = 278.25

Solve for h in this case by dividing 278.25 by the 13.25 dollars per hour.

The answer will be:
21 hours
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