SOLUTION: Two mechanics worked on a car. The firs mechanic worked for 10 hours, and the second mechanic worked for 5 hours. together they charged a total of $800. what was the rate charged p

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Question 965959: Two mechanics worked on a car. The firs mechanic worked for 10 hours, and the second mechanic worked for 5 hours. together they charged a total of $800. what was the rate charged per hour by mechanic if the sum of the two rates was $105 per hour?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39838) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x and y, their rates per hour, each.

system%28x%2By=105%2C10x%2B5y=800%29


Can you understand how that system is formed, and can you solve it?