9th Grade Algebra

Question

Can't seem to figure this out when I try to help my son:

 

Sally worked 38 hours last week. She makes $8.50 per hour for working M-F and $12.50 per hour for working on Saturday. Her salary last week was $341 - how many hours did she work on Saturday. Looking for an equation/explanation. Thanks!

Answer 1

s represents the hours on Saturday

38 - s represents the hours during the week

 

12.50s + 8.50(38 - s) = 341

 

Can you solve for s and answer?