Ella needed to get her computer fixed. She took it to the repair store. The technician at the store worked on the computer for 4 hours and charged her $85 for parts. The total was $225. Write and solve an equation which can be used to determine x, the cost of the labor per hour. Equation: Answer: x =

Ella needed to get her computer fixed. She took it to the repair store. The technician at the store worked on the computer for 4 hours and charged her $85 for parts. The total was $225. Write and solve an equation which can be used to determine x, the cost of the labor per hour. Equation: Answer: x =

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter10: Quadratic Equations

Section10.2: Solve Quadratic Equations By Completing The Square

Problem 95E: Rafi is designing a rectangular playground to have an area of 320 square feet. He wants one side of...

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