Question 70498
{{{y = 0.55x + 7}}}
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If x = 13, all you do is substitute 13 for x in the equation to get:
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{{{y = (0.55)*(13) + 7}}}
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Do the multiplication of {{{(0.55)*(13)}}} and you get an answer of {{{7.15}}}. Substitute
this value into the equation in place of the multiplication to get:
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{{{y = 7.15+7}}}
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Then do the addition on the right side and you find that the employee makes an hourly wage
of:
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{{{y = 14.15}}} or $14.15 per hour.
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Hope this helps you see how equations can work for you to solve problems.