Question

While working at the drugstore, Tom earns $8 per hour. Write an equation that shows the relationship between the time spent working x and the money earned y. Write your answer as an equation with y first, followed by an equals sign.

Answer 1

y = 8x

Explanation:

To find the total money earned, y, you must multiply 8, the amount earned per hour, by the total amount of hours worked, x.