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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic worked for 15 hours, and the second mechanic worked for 5 hours. Together they charged a total of $1275 . What was the rate charged per hour by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was $165 per hour?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x+y=165 15x+5y=1275

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x=45 y=120 is the answer I am coming up with..... is that correct?

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