Problem solving stategy algebra problem 2?

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Problem solving stategy algebra problem 2?

On her new job, Melissa earned $10.50 per hour, which was $3.80 per hour less than twicee what she earned at her previous job. Whta was the hourly wage at her previous job?

2006-10-22 08:30:21 · 3 answers · asked by jrrkidd 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

How did you get the answer?

2006-10-22 08:31:03 · update #1

3 answers

x = old hourly wage
2x - 3.80 = 10.50
2x = 14.30
x = 7.15
check in words of problem
is $10.50 $3.80 less than twice $7.15
twice 7.15 = 14.30 - 3.80 = 10.50 so yes

2006-10-22 08:36:48 · answer #1 · answered by dla68 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

10.50=2x-3.80

x=7.15

$7.15 was her hourly wage

2006-10-22 15:34:56 · answer #2 · answered by eckyftang@sbcglobal.net 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋

the answer is $6.70 its so easy subtraxct the bigger number with the smaller number

2006-10-22 15:34:35 · answer #3 · answered by j.p 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋