A Whiter earns $128 for 6 hours of work the total included $86 in tips how much does the waiter earn each hour

Question

A waiter earns 128 dollars for 6 hours of work.The total included 86 dollars in tips.How much does the waiter earn each hour?

Answer 1

128 = 6x + 86

This equation can help you solve the problem. With 128 being the total amount earned, and x equaling the amount earned each hour. You will need to first subtract 86 from each side of the equation since that amount is their tip, and not included in their hourly rate. Then you would need to divide each side of the remaining equation by 6 hours to get how much was earned each hour.