Question

Sean earns $4.50 per hour more than his trainee, Tyrone. During one 8 hour day, they earn a total of $284. How much does Sean make per hour?

Answer 1

8 hours * ($4.50/hour + what Tyrone gets paid) + 8 hours * what Tyrone gets paid = 284.
Just solve for what Tyrone gets paid!

Answer 2

i dont get it

Answer 3

Let x = amount Tyrone makes per hour
Sean earns x + $4.50 per hour
Together they earn x + x + 4.50 per hour
In an eight hour day,
8(2x + $4.50)= $284
Solve for x.