SOLUTION: Jan worked 38h last week. She worked four times as many 8h shifts as 6h shifts. How many 8h shifts did she work?

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Question 456405: Jan worked 38h last week. She worked four times as many 8h shifts as 6h shifts. How many 8h shifts did she work?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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8x+6y=38
x=4y
32y+6y=38
38y=38
y=1
x=4
Jan worked 4 8-hour shifts and 1 6-hour shift..