Question

cameron has a job babysitting for a neighbor. she is paid 15 dollars plus 4.50 for each hour on the job. if cameron wants to earn 42 dollars to buy a new pair of jeans, how many hours would she need to work

Answer 1

Cameron would have to work 6 hours. 15+4.50*6=42

Answer 2

4.50x + 15 = 42

4.50x = 27
x = 27 / 4.5  =   6 hours answer