Question

shelly wants to earn at least $500 this week.she made $45 babysitting and earns $12.50 per hour at a grocery store.How many hours does she need to work at the grocery store to meet her goal?

Answer 1

Answer: She has to work at least 37 hours at the grocery store to meet her goal.

Explanation:

y=mx+b

500=12.50x + 45

when you solve this equation you get 36.4 which rounds to 37.

Answer 2

36.4 hours

Explanation:

500=45+12.50x

455=12.50x

36.4=x