SOLUTION: If $3 less than three times Karen�s hourly wage is $13.50, then what does Karen make per hour I got 7.00 would that be correct?

Question 763587: If $3 less than three times Karen�s hourly wage is $13.50, then what does Karen make per hour
I got 7.00 would that be correct?
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, Cromlix:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = her hourly wage

$5.50 is her hourly wage
check it:

OK
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
$13.50 + $3.00 = 16.50
$16.50/3 = $5.50
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$5.50 * 3 = $16.50
$16.50 - $3.00 = $13.50
So, Karen's hourly age is $5.50
Hope this helps.
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