Question

Josue's overtime pay is $6 an hour more than his regular pay. He worked 7 hours at his regular wage and 5 hours at his overtime wage. He earned $138.

What is Josue's regular wage per hour?

$6 per hour
$9 per hour
$12 per hour
$15 per hour

Answer 1

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Answer 2

let regular pay be x
So overtime is = x +6

so 7x + 5 (x + 6) = 138

can u solve further ??

Answer 3

YES

Answer 4

7x + 5 (x + 6) = 138
7x + 5x + 30 = 138
12x = 138 - 30
12x = 108

x = 9 $ = regular pay
and overtime = 9 + 6 = 15 $...

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Answer 5

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