the answer is b
X is a bigger number and the difference between x and y is 7, so x-y=7. And it says that the sum of two numbers is 31 so x+y=31
Answer:
$125.25
Step-by-step explanation:
8.75*h+11.25*e
h is hours regular pay and e is extra pay for overtime. Since its an extra $2.50 for overtime, add that to the regular pay. Put in the hours:

Simplify by multiplying 8.75 by 8

Simplify by multiplying 11.25 by 5

Add

Since it says how much did each earn, as in individually, leave it as it is (unless regular pay was $2.18 an hour, which would be a rip-off). I'm pretty sure including the number of employees was meant to throw you off.
B 16 miles an hour
Hope this helps
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