For solving this we need the change in distance and the change in time. You said that the change in time is 1.8 seconds and the change in distance is 3.6 meters. ( This is assuming it started at 0 meters and started at 0 seconds )
Since the starting was 0,0 we can toss them out as they add no value. Now since speed is labeled (in this case) m/s, we divide how many meters it traveled over how many seconds it took to travel it.
3.6 / 1.8 = 2
The average speed of the cart is 2 m/s
Given:$75
25 hours
Painting USA : Fixed cost: $75 ; Variable Cost: $25x
Total Cost = 75 + 25(25) = 75 + 625 = 700
Upscale Home Painting: No Fixed Cost ; Variable Cost : $40x
Total Cost = 40(25) = 1,000
The most cost effective company will be Painting USA whose charge will amount to $700.
So you didn't put an actual question. To find the money he makes you just plug in the numbers.
If he works 4 shifts at the theater you replace x with 4. Then, you find 85 x 4. You do the same thing with 15y.
Collect like terms
-2x is the answer
