Craig has a job waiting tables where he earns $3.55 per hour plus tips. Craig earned $72.13 in tips during his shift yesterday.
If x represents the number of hours Craig worked yesterday, which of the following equations can be used to find the amount of money Craig earned yesterday?
The equation that can be used to find the amount of money Craig earned yesterday is:
Total earnings = (hourly wage * hours worked) + tips
Since Craig earns $3.55 per hour and x represents the number of hours worked, the equation can be written as:
Total earnings = ($3.55 * x) + $72.13
The state fair costs $15.00 for admission. In order to play games or purchase food, coupons must be purchased for $0.50 each.
what is the equation
Let's say C represents the number of coupons purchased. The equation that can be used to find the total cost at the state fair can be written as:
Total cost = Admission cost + (Coupon cost per coupon * Number of coupons)
Total cost = $15.00 + ($0.50 * C)