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?

fill in the blank

_x + _ =_

2 answers

x + 1.5y = 12.50
1.5x+8.00=12.50