SOLUTION: Write an equation or inequality to solve this problem. Miles worked a total of 38 hours last week. His earnings for the week were more than $228. What is his hourly rate of pay?

Question 679411: Write an equation or inequality to solve this problem.
Miles worked a total of 38 hours last week. His earnings for the week were more than $228. What is his hourly rate of pay?
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Wage*hours = earnings
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38w > 228
w > 6
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wages are greater than $6 per hour
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