Y 6 8 10 12 X - because it increases at a constant rate of 2
Given.
(1)
(2)
Re-arrange equation (2)




Multiply equation (2) by -1

(3)
Combine like terms and solve.


Divide by (2y) and solve for (y).


Substitute (y) for equation (1).



Add (8) to both sides.


Divide by (3).


Check your work.








Your answers is
and 
X^4=256
x^4-256=0
(x^2)^2-(16)^2=0
(x^2+16)(x^2-16)=0
either x^2+16=0
it gives complex roots.
or x^2-16=0
or x^2-4^2=0
(x+4)(x-4)=0
either x+4=0,x=-4
or x-4=0
x=4
Hey there,
20 hours = $100 + ($8 x 20)
= $260
40 hours = $8 x 40
= $320
60 hours = $8 x 60
= $480
Hope this helps :))
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