Question

Josue's overtime pay is $6 an hour more than his regular pay. He worked 7 hours at his regular wage and 5 hours at his overtime wage. He earned $138.

What is Josue's regular wage per hour?

Answer 1

The answer is: 7x + 5 (x + 6) = 138 7x + 5x + 30 = 138 12x = 138 - 30 12x = 108 x = 9 $ = regular pay and overtime = 9 + 6 = 15 $...