document.write( "Question 134114: Bill is paid hourly. If he works 8 hours he will receive $50. Write an equation for his salary based on the number of hours he works. Explain what you did to gewt your answer. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #98089 by jojo14344(1513)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Basic equation for Bill's salary:\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "$dollars paid \n" ); document.write( "--------------- = salary rate \n" ); document.write( "# of hrs worked\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "So substituting,\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "$50 \n" ); document.write( "---- = $6.25/ hour . This will be his rate. \n" ); document.write( "8 hrs\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Or vice versa, if his rate is $6.25/hr times 8 hrs worked equals $50. \n" ); document.write( "Nice job! \n" ); document.write( " |