SOLUTION: Sean earns $4.50 per hour more than his trainee, Tyrone. During one 8 hour day, they earn a total of $284. How much does Tyrone make per hour? thank you

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Question 360101: Sean earns $4.50 per hour more than his trainee, Tyrone. During one 8 hour day, they earn a total of $284. How much does Tyrone make per hour? thank you
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let Tyrone's pay be x.
Then Sean makes x+%2B+4.5
Together, in 8 hours, they earn 284
8hours+%2A+%28TyroneHourlyRate+%2B+SeanHourlyRate%29+=+284
8+%2A+%28x+%2B+%28x%2B4.5%29%29+=+284
8+%2A+%282x+%2B+4.5%29+=+284
2x+%2B+4.5+=+35.5
2x+=+31
x+=+15.50