Answer:
a = -12
Remember that when a variable is times with a number, you <u>divide</u> the number on both sides.
When a variable is divided by a number, you <u>multiply</u> the number on both sides.
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Step-by-step explanation:
you should only make one equation:
75 + 45x = 30 + 55x
subtract the 30 frim both sides, then subtract 45x from both sides. you are left with:
45 = 10x
Divide by 10 and get:
4.5 = x
After 4.5 hours, the cost is equal for either worker.
He worked 9 hours in his first job and 5 hours in his second