Question 121555
X+2Y=88
X+4Y=136 NOW SUBTRACT THESE EQUATIONS
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2Y-4Y=88-136
-2Y=-48
Y=-48/-2
Y=$24 IS THE HOURLY RATE.
X+2*24=88
x+48=88
x=88-48
x=$40 is the fixed fee.
proof
40+4*24=136
40+96=136
136=136