Question

I’m not quite understanding this, it’s just not setting in my brain (I’m just now starting in this math class)

Anyone who can help me, thank you I appreciate you, a lot!

I need part a and b

The question has to be worked out and if anyone doesn’t care to explain it to me! :)

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let x be the number of hours worked

Let C = the charge made by the first company

Let c = the charge made by the second company

You want to know when the costs will be =.

Equations

C = 376 + 12x

c = 280 + 15x

Solution

Make the two right sides equal

376 + 12x = 280 + 15x Subtract 12x from both sides

376 = 280 + 15x - 12x Combine like terms on the right

376 = 280 + 3x Subtract 280 from both sides

376 - 280 = 3x Combine

96 = 3x Divide both sides by 3

32 = x

Each company would have to work 32 hours to get the same amount to be charged.

C = 376 + 12x

C = 376 + 12*32

C = 376 + 384

C = 760

The amount each would charge is 760