SOLUTION: Two computer technicians both charge a fee for a home visit, plus an hourly rate for their work. Dana charges a $64.95 fee, plus $45/h. Tom charges a $79.95 fee, plus $40/h. For wh

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Question 1192113: Two computer technicians both charge a fee for a home visit, plus an hourly rate for their work. Dana charges a $64.95 fee, plus $45/h. Tom charges a $79.95 fee, plus $40/h. For what length of service call do Dana and Tom charge the same amount?
Answer by ikleyn(52793)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Write equation as you read the problem

    64.95 + 45*h = 79.95 + 40*h,


where h is hours.


From the equation,  h =  =  = 3 hours.    ANSWER

Solved and thoroughly explained.

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is very simple and routine procedure. It does not require super-heroic intellectual efforts.
You write an equation as you read the problem. Always follow this rule,
and the success always will be with you.



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