Question

For each hour he babysits, Anderson earns $1 more than half of Carey's hourly rate. Anderson earns $6 per hour. Which equation can be used to solve for Carey's hourly rate, c?


`(1)/(2) c + 1 = 6`

`(1)/(2) c - 1 = 6`

`(1)/(2) c + 6 = 1`

`(1)/(2) c - 6 = 1`
Which is the correct awnser?
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Answer 1

`(1)/(2)`c + 1 = 6

Explanation:

First, make the equation equal to 6, because Anderson earns $6 per hour.

`(1)/(2)`c + 1 represent how he earns $1 more than half of Carey's hourly rate (c)

So, the equation will be
`(1)/(2)`c + 1 = 6