SOLUTION: Amy and kim earn a total of $428 by working a total of 30 hours. If amy earns $12/hour and kim earns $16/hour how many hours did each work?

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Question 928878: Amy and kim earn a total of $428 by working a total of 30 hours. If amy earns $12/hour and kim earns $16/hour how many hours did each work?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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16x + 12(30-x) = $428
x = 68/4 = 17hr Kim worked. Amy 13hr. 3017
and checking
16%2A17+%2B+12%2A13 = $428