document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=12258>Question 12258</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I am trying to help my son with this question but do not know much pre-algebra.  I came up with $5.50 (your per hour) and $5.00 (friend's per hour) but do not know how to write the equation or solve for the variable(s)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Please help!!<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The question is:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Write an equation to represent the following problem and solve for the variable(s):<BR>\n" );
document.write( "You and your friend each work 5 hours and together earn $52.50.  You are paid $0.50 per hour more than your friend.  How much do you earn per hour?  How much does your friend earn per hour? </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #6213 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=6213\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Let x = your friend's rate per hour for 5 hours.  <BR>\n" );
document.write( "x+.50 = your rate per hour for 5 hours.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The total amount earned is the sum of your earnings and your friends earnings and that equals 52.50.  You each worked 5 hours, so here is the equation:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "5(x) + 5(x+.50) = 52.50<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5x + 5x + 2.50 = 52.50<BR>\n" );
document.write( "10x + 2.50 - 2.50 = 52.50-2.50<BR>\n" );
document.write( "10x = 50<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x= $5 per hour (your friend's rate)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x+ .50 = $5.50 per hour (your rate)\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "R^2 at SCC </SPAN>\n" );
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