Question 1090181
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Let x = his regular hourly wage.

Then his overtime hourly wage is (x+3) dollars.


The equation is

5x + 4*(x+3) = 66   dollars.


Simplify and solve for x:

5x + 4x + 12 = 66  ====>  9x = 66 - 12 = 54  ====>  x = {{{54/9}}} = 6.


<U>Answer</U>.  Jack's regular hourly wage is $6.
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