Katherine works flexible hours. This month she worked a total of 60 hours, which was 3 more than 5 times as many hours as she worked last month. How many hours did she work last month?

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Answer 1

Let \( x \) be the number of hours Katherine worked last month.

The equation based on the problem statement is: \[ 60 = 5x + 3 \]

To find \( x \), we can solve the equation: \[ 60 - 3 = 5x \] \[ 57 = 5x \] \[ x = \frac{57}{5} \] \[ x = 11.4 \]

Therefore, Katherine worked 11.4 hours last month.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Let \( x \) be the hours worked last month.

Equation: \[ 60 = 5x + 3 \]

Solving for \( x \): \[ 60 - 3 = 5x \] \[ 57 = 5x \] \[ x = \frac{57}{5} \] \[ x = 11.4 \]

Answer: \( 11.4 \) hours.