Stacey and Michele both babysit in the evenings. Stacey’s hourly rate is $10 for one child plus $2 per additional child. Michele’s hourly rate is $8 for one child plus $3 per additional child.

The Thompson family pays the same hourly rate for Stacey or Michele. How many children are in the Thompson family?

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Stacey and Michele both babysit in the evenings. Stacey’s hourly rate is $10 for one child plus $2 per additional child. Michele’s hourly rate is $8 for one child plus $3 per additional child.

The Thompson family pays the same hourly rate for Stacey or Michele. How many children are in the Thompson family?

anonymous · Answer

M=S
M= 8+3x
S=10+2x
10+2x=8+3x
x=?