Help setting up a algebra problem.?
I can do this problem and know the answer is five but I cannot write out problem in a proper algebra equation.
A 20 inch chainsaw can be rented for $29.95 for the first two hours, and $9 for each additional hour. Steve's rental charge was $56.95. How many hours did he rent the chain saw?
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29.95+9X=56.95
x is the variable for how many hrs u rented the chainsaw for.
solving for x
9x=56.95-29.95
9x=27
x=27/9
x=3, but since 29.95 is the cost for 2 hrs...you add 2 to 3 giving u a total of 5 hrs.
29.95 + 9x = 56.95, where x + 2 = hours he rent the chain saw
9x = 27
x=3
answer is 5 hours
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