SOLUTION: Hi the question I need help on is to make a equation and solve it algebraic . The problem is Karen started to work as a cashier in a supermarket earning $10 per hour. Her goal is t

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Question 1122005: Hi the question I need help on is to make a equation and solve it algebraic . The problem is Karen started to work as a cashier in a supermarket earning $10 per hour. Her goal is to save $500 for her trip. How many hours does she need to work if she already has $50 saved.
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, ikleyn:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let +x+ = number of hrs she must work
+10x+=+500+-+50+
10x+=+450+
+x+=+45+ hrs

Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The equation is:


50 + 10*x = 500   dollars,


where the unknown "x" is the number of hours for Karen to work.



Looking into this equation, do you understand the meaning of each term ?


The meaning of the equation itself ?



To solve it, make these steps:


10x = 500 - 50


10x = 450


x = 450%2F10 = 45.


Answer.  45 hours.


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In this case, please refer to the problem ID number "1122005".

Also, look into the lessons
    - HOW TO solve a linear equation
    - Simple word problems to solve using a single linear equation
in this site. They are written specially for beginners.


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