Question

Melanie makes $3.00 less per hour babysitting than her best friend, Carita. If the combined hourly rate of Melanie and Carita is $15.00, how much does Melanie make per hour? A. $3.00 B. $6.00 C. $9.00 D. $12.00

Answer 1

$15.00-$3.00=$12.00 per hour

Answer 2

M+3 = C
M+C = 15

M+M+3=15
2M = 12
M = $6 per hour

B