Question

Jackie needs to save $125 to go to a concert. He has saved $35. He makes $7.50 an hour at his job.

Let x representing the number of hours.

Which equation and solution can be used to show how many hours jackie must work in order to have enough money to go to the concert?

A. 125x + 35 = 750; x = 5.75
B. 35 - 7.5x = 125; x = 6
C. 7.5x + 35 = 125; x = 12
D. 35x + 125 = 750; x = 18

Answer 1

Answer is C

Explanation:

First Jackie needs to save $125

y = 125

He already saved $35, this is our constant

He makes $7.50 an hour on his job,

Our variable x is hours

125 = 7.50x + 35

If we solve for x, we get x = 12

Answer 2

C

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