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Cody is hiring a lawyer to help him collect a debt.

Part A- Lawyer A charges an hourly rate. She estimates the case will take 20 hours and cost $4,900. Write and solve an equation to determine her hourly rate (y).

Part B- Lawyer B charges an hourly rate and an upfront fee of $650. He estimates the case will take 22 hours and cost $5,490. Write and solve an equation to determine his hourly rate (y).

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User Osaxma
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Part A is 245 Part B is 220 an hour
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User Nahuel Greco
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