The independent variable (the one they want) is the # of hours worked, since that determines the price.
All the other answers contain information not included in the problem
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(x-3)^2 + (x+5)^2=9^2
(x^2-6x+9) + (x^2+10x+25)=81
2x^2+4x+34=81
2x^2+4x-47=0
From here just use quadratic formula
"Alia gets 4^2 fewer than Kelly, who gets 3^3."
So it's about a subtraction.

Hope this helps.
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Answer:
B. 60°
Step-by-step explanation:
1. The measure of all angles in a triangle sum up to 180°. This means that y + y + 60 = 120.
2. (Solving)
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
Step 2: Subtract 60 from both sides.
Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.
Step 4: Check if solution is correct.
Therefore, the answer is B. 60°.