Question

Julie's overtime pay is $7 an hour more than her regular pay. She worked 6 hours at her regular wage and 4 hours at her overtime wage. She earned $148. What is Julie's regular wage per hour? Show your work :)

A. $7 per hour

B. $12 per hour

C. $19 per hour

D. $26 per hour

Answer 1

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Define x:
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Let her regular hourly pay be x.
Overtime pay = x + 7

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Construct equation:
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6x + 4(x+ 7) = 148
6x + 4x + 28 = 148
10x = 148 - 28
10x = 120
x = 12

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Find Regular Pay
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Regular Pay = x = $12

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Answer: Her regular pay is $12 an hour.
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