Question

Katherine works flexible hours. This month she worked a total of 60 hours, which was 3 more than 5 times as many hours as she worked last month. How many hours did she work last month?
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Answer 1

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Answer 2

Let \( x \) be the number of hours Katherine worked last month.

The equation based on the problem statement is:
\[
60 = 5x + 3
\]

To find \( x \), we can solve the equation:
\[
60 - 3 = 5x
\]
\[
57 = 5x
\]
\[
x = \frac{57}{5}
\]
\[
x = 11.4
\]

Therefore, Katherine worked **11.4 hours** last month.

Answer 3

Let \( x \) be the hours worked last month.

Equation:
\[
60 = 5x + 3
\]

Solving for \( x \):
\[
60 - 3 = 5x
\]
\[
57 = 5x
\]
\[
x = \frac{57}{5}
\]
\[
x = 11.4
\]

Answer: \( 11.4 \) hours.