To write the equations representing the wages of Ben and Steve, we can express their earnings in terms of the number of hours they work (denoted as \( x \)) and their respective wages.
Ben's Wage:
- Ben makes $35 per hour.
- The equation representing Ben's earnings \( y \) in terms of the hours he works \( x \) is: \[ y = 35x \]
Steve's Wage:
- Steve makes $30 per hour and also earns an additional $20 in tips per day.
- Therefore, his total earning equation, where \( y \) represents his earnings, is: \[ y = 30x + 20 \]
In summary:
- Ben's Equation: \( y = 35x \)
- Steve's Equation: \( y = 30x + 20 \)