Braxton and Maggie babysit children for extra money over the summer. Braxton's income is determined by f(x) = 9x + 10, where x is the number of hours. Maggie's income is g(x) = 6x + 15. If Braxton and Maggie were to combine their efforts, their income would be h(x) = f(x) + g(x). Assume Braxton works 5 hours. Create the function h(x), and indicate if Braxton will make more money working alone or by teaming with Maggie.

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legomyego180 · Answer

Any ideas?

pretzel2000 · Answer

Its a multiple choice question
but I have no clue how to solve it
 h(x) = 15x + 25, team with Maggie
h(x) = 3x + 5, work alone
 h(x) = 3x + 5, team with Maggie
 h(x) = 15x + 25, work alone

legomyego180 · Answer

Braxton's income:
$$f(x)=9x+10$$

Maggies income:
$$g(x)=6x+15$$

Combined income:
$$h(x) = f(x) + g(x) = (9x+10) + (6x+15)$$

Can you simplify the combined income?

pretzel2000 · Answer

so if I combine the income the answer would be A) h(x)=15x+25?

legomyego180 · Answer

Thats the equation but there are two answers with that equation, need to find out which way will earn braxton the most cash

legomyego180 · Answer

So alone Braxton will make 
$$9(5)+10=$55$$

Together with whats her face you'll plug 5 into h(x) but you have to split the payment 50% with emily so we will divide it by two.

$$\frac{ (9(5)+10)+ (6(5)+15) }{ 2 }$$