Question

Write the equation: Amy made $75 for 5 hours. At the same rate, how much would she make for 7 hours of work?

Answer 1

y =75x

Explanation:

Lets say we are trying to figure out what she made in 5 hours we would multiply like this : 75(5) =375. So we know that 75 stays the same no matter what and the only thing that changes are her hours. so our equation will be 75x = y

x being hours worked

y being how much she made

Answer 2

She would make $105 for 7 hours of work.

Explanation:

5 hours __ $75

7 hours ___ x = $105

(7 hours * $75) / 5 hours = $105