SOLUTION: Solve the word problem. You must use algebra and show your work. Include the 5 steps. A union charges monthly dues of $4.00 plus $.15 for each hour worked during a month. A unio

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Question 4583: Solve the word problem. You must use algebra and show your work. Include the 5 steps.
A union charges monthly dues of $4.00 plus $.15 for each hour worked during a month. A union member's dues for march were $29.20. How many hours did the union member work during the month of march?
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm not sure your 5 steps are the same as my 5 steps, but here are my 5 steps.

Step 1: Identify the variables (Let x = ____ )
Let x = number of hours worked
.15 x = union charge for each hour worked.

Step 2: Write the equation (total union charges).
.15x + $4 = $29.20

Step 3: Solve the equation.
Subtract 4 from each side:
.15x + 4 - 4 = 29.20 - 4
.15x = 25.20

Divide both sides by .15:
.15x%2F.15+=+25.20%2F.15
x = 168 hours

Step 4: Answer the question.
The number of hours worked was 168

Step 5: Check.
Union dues = $4 + .15*168
= $4 + $25.20 = $29.20

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