Question

Luis wants to earn at least $500 so he can buy the PS5.

He already has $175 saved up in his bank account. He also has a job in which he earns $12.50 per hour babysitting.



How many hours would Luis have to work in order to have just enough money to purchase the PS5?

Answer 1

Equation

T Represent time

500=12.5t + 175

T= 26

Luis have to work 26 hours to buy ps5

Step-by-step

500=12.5(26)+175

500=325+175

500=500