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Question
Becky rented a power tool from a rental shop. The rent for the tool was 12 dollars for the first hour and 3 dollars for each additional hour. If Becky paid a total of 27 dollars, excluding sales tax, to rent the tool, for how many hours did she rent it?
Answer Choices
- A.5
- B.6
- C.9
- D.10
- E.12
Steps
| Explanation | Calculations | Help |
|---|---|---|
We first define a variable to represent the total number of hours Becky rented the tool. | Theory & Tactics Method Card TRANS1-A Click to view full details | |
We translate and into an equation, then set it equal to the total payment of . | Theory & Tactics Method Card TRANS1-B Click to view full details | |
We then solve for the variable by isolating it on one side of the equation. | Theory & Tactics Method Card EQUA1-A Click to view full details |
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Final Answer
6 hours.
Question
Becky rented a power tool from a rental shop. The rent for the tool was 12 dollars for the first hour and 3 dollars for each additional hour. If Becky paid a total of 27 dollars, excluding sales tax, to rent the tool, for how many hours did she rent it?
Answer Choices
- A.5
- B.6
- C.9
- D.10
- E.12
Steps
| Explanation | Calculations | Help |
|---|---|---|
We first define a variable to represent the total number of hours Becky rented the tool. | Theory & Tactics Method Card TRANS1-A Click to view full details | |
We translate and into an equation, then set it equal to the total payment of . | Theory & Tactics Method Card TRANS1-B Click to view full details | |
We then solve for the variable by isolating it on one side of the equation. | Theory & Tactics Method Card EQUA1-A Click to view full details |
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Final Answer
6 hours.