Question

*5) Mr. Harris worked 40 hours this week. He also got a bonus of $180. He

made a total of $780. Write and Solve an equation that can be used to
determine how much Mr. Harris earns per hour?
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Equation: —————/

Answer 1

780 = 180 + 40x

Explanation:

first we need to isolate the variable

780-180 = 180-180 + 40x

600 = 40x

600/40 = 40x/40

15=x

so the unit rate or rate per hour Mr. Harris earns is $15 per hour

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