document.write( "Question 1070448: During the summer, Heather has two part time jobs. SHE earns $7 an hour as a lifeguard and $10 an hour as a tutor. This week, Heather works a total of 35 hours. If Heather earns $290 in a week, how many hours does she work at each job? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #685547 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Lifeguard=x \n" ); document.write( "tutor=35-x \n" ); document.write( "7x+10(35-x)=290 \n" ); document.write( "7x+350-10x=290 \n" ); document.write( "-3x=-60 \n" ); document.write( "x=20 hours as a lifeguard ($140) \n" ); document.write( "35-x=15 hours as a tutor ($150) \n" ); document.write( "adds to $290. \n" ); document.write( " |