SOLUTION: my question is:a plumer charges $30 per hour and $42 for each hour of overtime. For a job, the plumer works 3 regular hours, h over time hours, and charges $195 for new parts. The

Question 232285: my question is:a plumer charges $30 per hour and $42 for each hour of overtime. For a job, the plumer works 3 regular hours, h over time hours, and charges $195 for new parts. The total amount of the bill for the job is $390. Write an solve an equation ti find the number of over time hours the plumber worked. What i really need help on is how to write an equation for it. please help.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a plumber charges $30 per hour and $42 for each hour of overtime.
For a job, the plumber works 3 regular hours, h over time hours, and charges $195 for new parts. The total amount of the bill for the job is $390. Write an solve an equation to find the number of overtime hours the plumber worked.
What i really need help on is how to write an equation for it. please help.
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390 = 30*3 + 42h + 195
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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