Question 1122005
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The equation is:


50 + 10*x = 500   dollars,


where the unknown "x" is the number of hours for Karen to work.



Looking into this equation, do you understand the meaning of each term ?


The meaning of the equation itself ?



To solve it, make these steps:


10x = 500 - 50


10x = 450


x = {{{450/10}}} = 45.


<U>Answer</U>.  45 hours.
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