Question

Jeff, Todd, and Lee were hired by their father to work on the yard, and each was paid at the same hourly rate. Jeff worked 4 hours, Todd worked 6 hours, and Lee worked 8 hours. If the 3 boys together earned $27, how much did Lee earn?

Answer 1

@Mertsj

Answer 2

Let x be the amount they all made each hour.
How much did Jeff make?

Answer 3

4x? @Mertsj

Answer 4

How much did Todd make?

Answer 5

6x?

Answer 6

how much did Lee make?

Answer 7

3x

Answer 8

What???? Lee worked 8 hours.

Answer 9

oh yeah sorry got mixed up with 3 boys..ugh same problem with me

Answer 10

@Mertsj Then what do I do

Answer 11

The problem says that all together they made $27. Write and solve the equation that says that.

Answer 12

would it be like 4x+6x+8x=27

Answer 13

yep

Answer 14

how do I solve for x for 8x?

Answer 15

What is 4 + 6 + 8?

Answer 16

28

Answer 17

Try again

Answer 18

18

Answer 19

What is 4x+6x+8x

Answer 20

18x?

Answer 21

yes. Now solve the equation. You should get 1 1/2