document.write( "Question 54827: Paul works for $6 an hour on weekdays, and makes $7 on weekends. Last week he made $250 for 40 hours. Determine how many hours he worked during the week and how many during the weekend. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #37041 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 6X+7(40-X)=250 \n" ); document.write( "6X+280-7X=250 \n" ); document.write( "-X=250-280 \n" ); document.write( "-X=-30 \n" ); document.write( "X=30 HOURS WOEKED DURING THE WEEK FOR $6 PER HOUR \n" ); document.write( "40-30=10 HOURS WORKED ON THE WEEKEND FOR $7 PER HOUR \n" ); document.write( "PROOF 6*30+7*10=250 \n" ); document.write( "180+70=250 \n" ); document.write( "250=250 \n" ); document.write( " |