SOLUTION: On Saturday, Harold worked three less hours than on friday. If he worked 10 hours in the two days, how many hours did he work on friday? this is for my daughter who is having t

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Question 802903: On Saturday, Harold worked three less hours than on friday. If he worked 10 hours in the two days, how many hours did he work on friday?
this is for my daughter who is having trouble figuring out to write and figure this equation.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = the hours he worked on friday
+x+-+3+ = the hours he worked on saturday
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+x+%2B+x+-+3+=+10+
+2x+-+3+=+10+
+2x+=+13+
+x+=+6.5+
He worked 6.5 hours on friday
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check:
+x+-+3+=+6.5+-+3+
+x+-+3+=+3.5+
+6.5+%2B+3.5+=+10+
OK