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5 August, 13:39

Tommy works two jobs. As a clerk he earns

$7 an hour. As a receptionist he makes $9 an

hour. One week he worked 24 hours and

earned $200. How many hours did he work

at each job that week?

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  1. 5 August, 13:59
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    Clerk: 8 hours

    Receptionist: 16 hours

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Hours as a clerk: x

    Hours as a receptionist: y

    x + y = 24

    x = 24 - y

    7x + 9y = 200

    7 (24 - y) + 9y = 200

    168 - 7y + 9y = 200

    2y = 32

    y = 16

    x = 24 - 16 = 8
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