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------------------------------------------------ Bethany is working her way through school. She works two part-time jobs for a total of 23 hours a week. Job A pays $5.70 per hour, and Job B pays $7.10 per hour. How many hours did she work at each job the week that she made $143.70?

Answer :

Step-by-step explanation:

x = number of hours A

y = number of hours B

x + y = 23

5.7x + 7.1y = 143.7

from the first equation we get

x = 23 - y

this we use in the second

5.7×(23 - y) + 7.1y = 143.7

131.1 - 5.7y + 7.1y = 143.7

1.4y = 12.6

y = 12.6/1.4 = 9

x = 23 - y = 23 - 9 = 14

she worked 14 hours on job A and 9 hours on job B.

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