For this case we have that the variable "x" represents the number of hours that Leticia uses to take care of children on Saturday.
IF on Friday I use 4 hours ($ 8 each) and on Saturday "x" hours ($ 8 each) obtaining a profit of $ 72, we have the following equation:

We apply distributive property:

So, on Saturday she spent 5 hours.
Answer:

<span> <u>24 + 3x = 3x + 3(7 - 1)</u>
Eliminate the parentheses: 24 + 3x = 3x + 3(6)
24 + 3x = 3x + 18
Subtract 3x from each side: <em>24 = 18</em>
Look at that for a second. Can ANY value of 'x' make 24 equal to 18 ?
I don't think so.
There's NO number that makes the equation a true statement.
That's just another way to say: "The equation has NO solution."</span>
The slope is -2/3. use the slop form y = mx + b
(10x + 4) + (5x-4) ≈ 180
solve for x and you get x≈12
plug 12 in to 5x-4 and you get 56