Question 38686
Letting h be the hourly pay:
Equation for Tom:
T=5h+0.15(5000)
T=5h+750

Equation for Bob:
T=9h+500
GRAPH FOR THERE INCOME:
{{{ graph( 400, 300, -20, 100, -200, 2000, 5*x + 750,9*x + 500) }}}

Hence, Tom makes a higher income.
Paul.