Question

Write an equation for this problem: A contractor calculated his fee as $50 plus &25/hr. How many hours did he work if his bill was $300?

I can't write equations for my life, sorry xD Thanks!

Answer 1

you wanna break it down, he gets $50 for showing up and $25 for every hour he stays.

total charge=300=50+25x

where x is the number of hours

Answer 2

solve for x, the number of hours

Answer 3

225 hours

Answer 4

Thank you :)

Answer 5

no problem !