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Answer: 8</h2>
Step-by-step explanation:

Therefore, Mel has to work at least 7.5 hours or 8 total hours.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
9(y = 1/9x + 5)
9y = x + 45
-x + 9y = 45
x - 9y = -45
Profit for August: x
Profit for September: x - 22%x
Total Profit for August & September: $689,000
x + x - 22% x = 689,000
2x - .22x = 689,000
1.78x = 689,000
x = 689,000/1.78
x = 387,078.65
August Profits: $387,078.65
September Profits: 387,078.65 - (22%)(387,078.65) = 387,078.65 - 85,157.30 = 301,921.35
August Profits: $387,078.65
September Profits
$301,921.35