SOLUTION: 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 wh

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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?
Answer by ikleyn(52788) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write equation as you read the problem

    64.95 + 45*h = 79.95 + 40*h,


where h is hours.


From the equation,  h = %2879.95-64.95%29%2F%2845-40%29 = 15%2F5 = 3 hours.    ANSWER

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