SOLUTION: The time it takes a mechanic to complete an oil change is 7 minutes for each change and 10 minutes to set up the station for the day. Write a function where x represents the number

Question 934909: The time it takes a mechanic to complete an oil change is 7 minutes for each change and 10 minutes to set up the station for the day. Write a function where x represents the number of cars that get an oil change. How long does it take to complete 50 oil changes?
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Christina

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The time it takes a mechanic to complete an oil change is 7 minutes for each change and 10 minutes to set up the station for the day. Write a function where x represents the number of cars that get an oil change. How long does it take to complete 50 oil changes?
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Time for 50 changes:: 10 + 50*7 = 360 minutes = 360/60 = 6 hrs
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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