Algaebraic math

Question

You make $12 per hour. If x represents the number of hours you work,represent algebraically the amount you earn

Answer 1

Hello Shannon,

Let's look at what you do know from the problem, okay?

You know the rate per hour that you earn, right? You even know the number of hours you worked by using the expression of "x," right?

What we don't know is the total earnings, correct?

So, how about this equation?

E = 12x Where E equals earnings, 12 represents the hourly rate, and x represents the hours worked.

Now notice something here, if you will. To determine the total number of hours worked, let's take that equation and leave x to itself, fair enough?

Doing so, leaves you with the following by dividing both sides of the equation by 12 to leave x alone:

E/12 = x This basically says if you knew the total earnings for that pay period and divide by 12 you would know the hourly rate, right?

I hope this assists you and that you have a great weekend. Please feel free to reach out to me should you need further assistance. Best.