document.write( "Question 1192113: Two computer technicians both charge a fee for a home visit, plus an hourly rate for their work. Dana charges a $64.95 fee, plus $45/h. Tom charges a $79.95 fee, plus $40/h. For what length of service call do Dana and Tom charge the same amount?
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document.write( "Write equation as you read the problem\r\n" );
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document.write( "    64.95 + 45*h = 79.95 + 40*h,\r\n" );
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document.write( "where h is hours.\r\n" );
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document.write( "From the equation,  h =  =  = 3 hours.    ANSWER\r\n" );
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