Anthony got a job babysitting. Each hour he works he will be paid $8.00. As a bonus, he will earn an additional $1.50 per hour for each child he watches. If his total hourly rate is $12.50, how many children does he watch?

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_x + _ =

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8.00 + 1.50 = 12.50
2.50 = $12.50
Therefore, Anthony watches 2 children.