the math behind it:
your equation looks like this: .25x = 10
then you divide both sides by .25 and then ur equation looks like this: x=40
by the way the variable x stands for the number you are looking for. and since x=40, the number you are looking for is 40
well i hope i helped!
Answer:
x= The amount of lawns Mike mowed
y= The amount of lawns Chris Mowed
Equation 1: ($20+$15)(x+y)+$50=$500
Equation 2: ($20x)+($20xy)+$50=$500