x = number of hours
Stephanie's charges will be 50 + 30x and Alina's charges will be 20 + 40
want to know when their initial fee + hourly rates will be equal
20 + 40x = 50 + 30x
10x = 30
x = 3 hours
Robinson M.
asked 03/17/21Stephanie and Alina are psychologists. Stephanie charges an initial fee of $50 and then $30 per hour. Alina charges an initial fee of $20 and then $40 per hour. Determine how long it takes in hours for both psychologists to make the same amount algebraically.
x = number of hours
Stephanie's charges will be 50 + 30x and Alina's charges will be 20 + 40
want to know when their initial fee + hourly rates will be equal
20 + 40x = 50 + 30x
10x = 30
x = 3 hours
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