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A new hard drive costs $225, plus $40 per hour for labor. The linear equation y = 40x + 225 gives the cost y in dollars for x hours of labor. If Jane has $385 to spend on computer repairs, using plug and chug strategy for x hours of labor, what is the maximum number of hours the computer technician can work?

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Answer:

Explanation:

225+40h=y

225 + 40x = 385

-225 -225

------- -------

40x = 160

x= 4

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