Craig has a job waiting tables where he earns $3.55 per hour plus tips. Craig earned $72.13 in tips during his shift yesterday.

Question

If x represents the number of hours Craig worked yesterday, which of the following equations can be used to find the amount of money Craig earned yesterday?

Answer 1

The equation that can be used to find the amount of money Craig earned yesterday is:

Total earnings = (hourly wage * hours worked) + tips

Since Craig earns $3.55 per hour and x represents the number of hours worked, the equation can be written as:

Total earnings = ($3.55 * x) + $72.13

Answer 2

The state fair costs $15.00 for admission. In order to play games or purchase food, coupons must be purchased for $0.50 each.
what is the equation

Answer 3

Let's say C represents the number of coupons purchased. The equation that can be used to find the total cost at the state fair can be written as:

Total cost = Admission cost + (Coupon cost per coupon * Number of coupons)

Total cost = $15.00 + ($0.50 * C)