At Water World the admission fee is $17.00, and you can rent an inner tube for $0.75 per hour. You can use the formula P = 17.00 + 0.75h to find the total cost for admission plus renting an inner tube. a. Solve the formula P = 17.00 + 0.75h for h. Explain your steps for solving the formula for h. b. For how many hours can you rent an inner tube if you only have $20.75 to spend? Explain your method for finding the answer.

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At Water World the admission fee is $17.00, and you can rent an inner tube for $0.75 per hour. You can use the formula P = 17.00 + 0.75h to find the total cost for admission plus renting an inner tube.  a. Solve the formula P = 17.00 + 0.75h for h. Explain your steps for solving the formula for h. b. For how many hours can you rent an inner tube if you only have $20.75 to spend? Explain your method for finding the answer.

istim · Answer

Can't u just sub in the values here?

anonymous · Answer

I'm just confused on how to do it...

istim · Answer

I think you sub in P=20.75

istim · Answer

You know the basics of algebra right? Adding and multiplying things to both sides and what not?

anonymous · Answer

Yeah

istim · Answer

So then you know what to do know?

anonymous · Answer

Kind of, why do I sub P=20.75?

istim · Answer

Because you have $20.75 to spend right?

anonymous · Answer

Oh okay, Thank you!

istim · Answer

Wonderful. If you think this answer sufficed, give me a medal please. BATMAN AWAY