document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=934113>Question 934113</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Two mechanics worked on a car. The first mechanic charged $85 per hour, and the second mechanic charged $80 per hour. The mechanics worked for a combined total of 25 hours, and together they charged a total of $2100. How long did each mechanic work?  </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #567241 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=josgarithmetic><B>josgarithmetic(39621)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=josgarithmetic><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/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=567241\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> x hours done at 85 per hour, y hours done at 80 per hour.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Divide members of the money equation by 5:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Solve the system; Elimination Method may be a good way to start. </SPAN>\n" );
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