Question

Mariah has been hired as a receptionist. She is paid a flat rate of $225 each week and earns an additional $11.25 for every hour that she works. If her goal is to make $675 in one week, which equation will help Mariah determine the number of hours she must work?

Answer 1

\[675=225+11.25x\] solve for x

Answer 2

\[450=11.25x\]
\[x=450\div11.25\]