Asked by nikki
jack and jessica earned the same amount last wek. They both work for the same hourly rate. Jack worked 18 hours and had $42 deducted from his pay. Jessica worked 15 hours and had $18 deducted from her pay. what was each person's last week salary?
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Answered by
Jasmine
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Answered by
Jasmine
18x-42=15x-18
-15x -15x
3x-42=-18
+42 +42
3x=24
x=8
Now, you plug the 8 to the equation.
18x-42=15x-18
18(8)-42=15(8)-18
144-42=120-18
102=102
Final Answer:Jack and Jessica both earned $102.
-15x -15x
3x-42=-18
+42 +42
3x=24
x=8
Now, you plug the 8 to the equation.
18x-42=15x-18
18(8)-42=15(8)-18
144-42=120-18
102=102
Final Answer:Jack and Jessica both earned $102.
Answered by
Chelsia
Jack and Jessica both earned $102
Answered by
Anonymous
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