Keshawn works at a party-planning company and makes $7 per hour. His weekly paycheck also includes a $12 bonus for every party he schedules. His $176 paycheck last week was for 20 hours. How many parties did he schedule? Explain how you found your answer.

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anonymous · Answer

s=$7(h)+$12(p)
Let h=hours worked
Let p =parties planned
Let s= paycheck
$176=$7(20)+$12(p)
$176=$140+$12(p)
$176-$140=$12(p)
$36/$12=p
3=p
3 parties planned