<u>Part a)</u> Create an equation that shows the amount of money earned, E, for working x hours in a week when there is no overtime
Let
E-------> the amount of money earned
x------> number of hours worked
we know that
For
therefore
<u>the answer part a) is</u>
<u>Part b) </u>Create an equation that shows the amount of wages earned, T, for working y hours of overtime
Let
T-------> the amount of money earned
y------> number of hours of overtime
we know that
therefore
<u>the answer part b) is</u>
<u>Part c)</u> Allison earned $610 in 1 week. How many hours (regular plus overtime) did she work?
we know that
Divide by
----> to obtain the hours of overtime
So
Allison works
therefore
<u>the answer part c) is</u>