Question

Rashon needed to get his computer fixed. He took it to the repair store. The technician at the store worked on the computer for 4.25 hours and charged him $141 for parts. The total was $332.25. Write and solve an equation which can be used to determine xx, the cost of the labor per hour.
Answer
Attempt 1 out of 2

Equation:
Answer: xx =

Answer 1

Equation: 4.25x + 141 = 332.25

Solve: 4.25x = 332.25 − 141 = 191.25, so x = 191.25 ÷ 4.25 = 45.

Answer: x = $45 per hour.