Homework Help: Math

Posted by Raymond on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 12:44pm.

Higgins Rental charges $ 18 an hour to rent a power tool in addition to a $9 flat service fee. If Joseph rents a power tool and is charged $ 423, how many hours did he rent the tool?
Hint: Convert the above scenario into an equation of the form A x + B = C.

I need help to get to the right direction of this problem to get the right answer

Math - Ms. Sue, Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 12:58pm
423 - 9 = 414

414/18 = 23
Math - Raymond, Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 1:43pm
But the formula doesnt work because its gotta b in ax+b=c equation

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