Lawn mowing services word problem

Question

joee charges a base rate of $15 then $8 per lawn.

Bryson charges a base rate of $45 then $6 per lawn.

If Joe and Bryson both earned the same amount of money, how many lawns did they each mow?

Write and solve an equation.

Answer 1

15+8L =45+6L

2L = 30

L =15 lawns each

45+6(15) = 45+90 = $135

15+8(15) =15+120 = $135