a guy earns twice as much as a tutor than he does pumping gas. his total weekly wages are $150 more than that of his younger sister. she earns one quarter as much as the brother does as a tutor. how much does the brother earn as a tutor?
please explain step by stem. i don't know what x/2 mean if you use that is the equation. please help my brain doesn't function as well as others!!
a guy earns twice
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gas pay = $x/hr
tutor pay = $2x/hr
sister pay = $0.50x/hr
x/2 just means 1/2 x, or 0.5x
Not knowing how many hours they work, I can't assign a number. Also, how is the guy's time split between gas jockey and tutor?
tutor pay = $2x/hr
sister pay = $0.50x/hr
x/2 just means 1/2 x, or 0.5x
Not knowing how many hours they work, I can't assign a number. Also, how is the guy's time split between gas jockey and tutor?
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