SOLUTION: Paul wants to hire a DJ for the school dance. Sean’s Music charges $8 an hour plus a $20 flat fee. Brandon’s Rocking Jam charges $15 an hour plus a $6 flat fee. For how many h

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Question 1196076: Paul wants to hire a DJ for the school dance. Sean’s Music charges $8 an hour plus a $20 flat fee. Brandon’s Rocking Jam charges $15 an hour plus a $6 flat fee. For how many hours would both DJ’s charge the same amount? If the school dance is 4 hours, which DJ should Paul hire?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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8x%2B20=15x%2B6
7x=14
x=2----------------both the same cost at two-hours


Four-Hour Dance:
Sean's, 8%2A4%2B20=32%2B20=52
Brandon's, 15%2A4%2B6=60%2B6=66
Sean's Music would give the lower cost.