Here is some pro tips, I take algebra 1, and I’m in middle school too.
x * x = x^2
If you see anything like (x + 5)(x - 5), solve using FOIL, (front, outer, inner, last), it’s basically the distributive property for four numbers and x’es.
Distributive property is a must know.
And also, if you are feeling nervous, remember, even if you fail the leap test, it doesn’t make you less of a intelligent, kind, and caring person.
All you have to do is divide the 120 by 4 because you will be splitting it up into a individual hour. So 120 divided by 4 = 30.
The plumber charges $30/hour.
1,8 is the mid point of these two numbers
X=12.6
Steps :
5x-7=4x+5.6
Add 7 to 5.6
Subtract 4x from 5
X=12.6