Question

A plumber charges $55 per hour , plus a $9 service fee. If the plumber earns $225. How many hours did he work total ?

Answer 1

3.92 that wat i got check it anyway

Answer 2

@mariebrittany07 do you still want help with this one?

Answer 3

I added
55+9+255=319
that's what I had got for the answer and yes i still need help with
this question

Answer 4

To set it up, let's write an expression for how much the plumber charges:

he charges $55 per hour, so for example, if the plumber worked 1 hour, he would charge 1 x $55... PLUS the $9 service fee.

For 2 hours, he would charge (2 x 55) plus the $9 fee.

You need to find out how many hours he worked... so we'll use that as our variable.

H = # hours worked

Then, the plumber charges 55 x H plus the $9 fee... 55H + 9
And the problem tells you his overall charge is $225.

So, make an equation: 225 = 55H + 9

Answer 5

okay I did now what

Answer 6

are you still there jakeV8

Answer 7

yes :)

Answer 8

so what do i do next do i flip it around

Answer 9

like this 9+55h=225

Answer 10

and can you please show me how you did it too

Answer 11

You have an equation telling you:

$225 is equal to $55 per hour multiplied by H hours, then plus $9 service fee.

You need to solve for the number of hours, H.

I'm sure you've done this sort of basic equation before:

225 = 55H + 9

Subtract 9 from both sides to get:

225-9 = 55H + 9 - 9
216 = 55H

Then divide both sides by 55 to solve for H.

216/55 = (55/55)H = H

H = 216/55

Answer 12

you can put that in a calculator and get a decimal answer if you need to for the problem.

Answer 13

yea she'll get 3.92 and a whole bunch of numbers

Answer 14

do you see how to set up the equation though? Unless someone comes along and tells you the answer every time, you need to know how to set it up and solve for the missing variable.

Answer 15

okay

Answer 16

hey jake v8 i will be right back i have to eat

Answer 17

enjoy :) I have to leave in a bit, but others will help you out :) good luck!

Answer 18

hey can someone help me PLEASE

Answer 19

post a new question... I have to leave in about 5 minutes.

Answer 20

okay i still need help with this problem

Answer 21

ok, that's fine... leave it open and "bump" it up on the stack... Good luck!

Answer 22

thanks a million

Answer 23

have a great day