The amount of a person’s paycheck p varies directly with the number of hours worked t. For 22 hours of work, the paycheck is $126.50. Write an equation for the relationship between hours of work and pay.

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campbell_st · Answer

well you have a basic direct variation equation 

p = kt                  k is the constant or variation. 

substitute p = 126.50    and t = 22

into the equation and find k. 


in this question, k is the hourly pay rate. 


hope it helps