Question

A mechanic charges $60 to inspect your heater, plus $70 per hour to work on it. You owe the mechanic a total of $410. Write and solve an equation to find the amount of time h (in hours) the mechanic works on your heater.

Answer 1

($410 - $60) / $70 = 5

After subtracting the $60 base fee, you can just divide the hours paid for by the hourly wage and find out how many hours were worked. Hope this helps!