SOLUTION: 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.

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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.
Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Basic equation for Bill's salary:
$dollars paid
--------------- = salary rate
# of hrs worked
So substituting,
$50
---- = $6.25/ hour . This will be his rate.
8 hrs
Or vice versa, if his rate is $6.25/hr times 8 hrs worked equals $50.
Nice job!