Question

Sarah works as a tutor helping out after school. She earns $10 for an hour of tutoring plus an additional $4.50 per student. How many students would it take for Sarah to earn $37 for an hour of work? Use an algebraic equation to help you solve this. Be sure to define your variable, set up and solve the equation, and write your solution with labels.

Answer 1

37=10+4.50x
x=number of students needed to make $37
37=10+4.50x
-10 -10
27=4.50x
/4.50 /4.50
6=x

She needs to 6 students to make $37 for an hour.

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