Question

Erin works as a computer support person after school. She earns $15 per day plus $0.50 for each computer she fixes.

Yesterday, Erin earned $16.50.

Answer 1

Explanation:

y=0.5x+15

We are told she earned $16.50 so

0.5x+15=16.5, subtract 15 from each side

0.5x=1.5, divide each side by 0.5

x=3

So she fixed three computers.

Answer 2

She Fixed 1 computer but fixed it for two days

Explanation: