The equation y = 55x + 85 describes the amount of money a plumber charges, where y is the total amount he charges and x is the number of hours he works. The table shows the total amount of money an electrician charges.

How much does each charge per hour?

Number of hours worked 1 2 4 7
Total amount charged 115 180 310 505

Question

The equation y = 55x + 85 describes the amount of money a plumber charges, where y is the total amount he charges and x is the number of hours he works. The table shows the total amount of money an electrician charges.
 
How much does each charge per hour?
 
Number of hours worked	1	2	4	7
Total amount charged	115	180	310	505

satellite73 · Answer

the hourly rate is the number in front of the x

mysticfury · Answer

yes it is

mysticfury · Answer

but that dosent help me find the amount that the electrician charges per hour
@satellite73

mysticfury · Answer

can you help @Loser66 ?

loser66 · Answer

Think of this, y = 85 + 55x, that means if x =0, y =85, right?