document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=4583>Question 4583</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Solve the word problem. You must use algebra and show your work. Include the 5 steps.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "A union charges monthly dues of $4.00 plus $.15 for each hour worked during a month. A union member's dues for march were $29.20. How many hours did the union member work during the month of march? </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #2122 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=rapaljer><B>rapaljer(4671)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=rapaljer><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=rapaljer><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=2122\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I'm not sure your 5 steps are the same as my 5 steps, but here are my 5 steps.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Step 1: Identify the variables (Let x = ____ ) <BR>\n" );
document.write( "Let x = number of hours worked<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".15 x = union charge for each hour worked.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Step 2:  Write the equation (total union charges).<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".15x + $4 =  $29.20\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Step 3:  Solve the equation.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Subtract 4 from each side:<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".15x + 4 - 4 = 29.20 - 4<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".15x = 25.20\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Divide both sides by .15:<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x = 168 hours\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Step 4:  Answer the question.  <BR>\n" );
document.write( "The number of hours worked was 168\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Step 5:  Check.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Union dues = $4 + .15*168 <BR>\n" );
document.write( "= $4 + $25.20 = $29.20\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "R^2 at SCC </SPAN>\n" );
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