document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=496782>Question 496782</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Suppose that a plumbing repair bill, not including tax, was $118. This included $22 for parts and an amount for 6 hours of labor. Find the hourly rate that was charged for labor. <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Let r = hourly rate<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "6r + 22 = 118<BR>\n" );
document.write( "6r = 96<BR>\n" );
document.write( "r = $16 per hour </SPAN>\n" );
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