SOLUTION: A deli worker earns $15 per hour and makes about $25 in tips per week. How many hours would the worker need to work in a week to buy a table that costs $175? I need the answer desp

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Question 1111482: A deli worker earns $15 per hour and makes about $25 in tips per week. How many hours would the worker need to work in a week to buy a table that costs $175? I need the answer desperately.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let +t+ = number of hrs/wk the worker needs to work
+175+=+15t+%2B+25+
+15t+=+150+
+t+=+10+
The worker needs to work 10 hrs/wk