SOLUTION: Solve algebraically. William is going to hire a snow plowing service. Elizabeth charges an annual fee of $80 plus $5 each time she plows. Jon charges an annual fee of $50 plus $10

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Question 1048281: Solve algebraically. William is going to hire a snow plowing service. Elizabeth charges an annual fee of $80 plus $5 each time she plows. Jon charges an annual fee of $50 plus $10 each time he plows. How many times would the snow need to be plowed for the cost of both plans to be the same?
Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let each time s/he plows x
50+10x = 80+5x subtract 50 and subtract 5x on both sides
5x = 30
x = 6 times
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Proof:
50+(10*6) = 80+(5*6)
50+60 = 80+30
110 = 110 Correct
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John