A mechanic repairs Mr. Estes car the amount for parts is $48 and the rate for the mechanic is $40 per hour. Write and solve an equation to find the total cost of repairs to Mr. Estes car if the mechanic works for 1.5 hours

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Mitchell Odom

Mathematics

3 March, 23:28

A mechanic repairs Mr. Estes car the amount for parts is $48 and the rate for the mechanic is $40 per hour. Write and solve an equation to find the total cost of repairs to Mr. Estes car if the mechanic works for 1.5 hours

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Jefferson · Answer 1

Y = 48 + 40h ... where y is the total cost and h is the number of hrs worked

so if he worked 1.5 hrs ... h = 1.5

y = 48 + 40 (1.5)

y = 48 + 60

y = 108 <===