Question

Archer receives a day's work of pay, p, for 5 days of mowing lawns. He spent half of his money on gas. Then he spent $5 on water. Now, he has $40 left. Which equation represents how much Archer would get paid each day of mowing lawns?

Answer 1

Daily pay= $18

5 days pay = $90

Explanation:

Archer's daily pay =p

Pay for 5 days= 5p

Gas = 1/2 of 5p

= 1/2 × 5p

= 5p/2

Water = $5

Balance = $40

5p = 5/2p + 5 + 40

5p - 5/2p = 45

10p -5p /2 = 45

5/2p = 45

p= 45÷ 5/2

= 45 × 2/5

= 90/5

P= $18

5p= 5 × $18

=$90

The equation to determine Archer's daily pay is

5p = 5/2p + 5 + 40

Divide both sides by 5

p = 5/2p + 45 ÷ 5

= (5/2p + 45) / 5

p= (5/2p + 45) / 5