Question

A mowing company charges $840 plus $17 per hour. Another moving company charges $760 plus $22 per hour. How long is a job that costs the same no matter which company is used?

Answer 1

Answer: 16 hours

Explanation:

The two equations are:

840 + 17x

and

760 + 22x

with x being the amount of hours

840 + 17x = 760 + 22x

-760

80 + 17x = 22x

-17x

80 = 5x

/5

16 = x

840 + 17(16) = 1,112

760 + 22(16) = 1,112