Question

kira watched the caldwell kids for 5 hours on friday night. she was paid for each hour she babysat plus an additional $10 for gas money. kira earned a total of $50. which equation can you use to find the amount of money, x, kira earned for each hour she babysat? 5(x + 10) = 50 5x + 10 = 50 10(x + 5) = 50 10x + 5 = 50

Explanation:

Step1: Define hourly earnings variable

Let $x$ = hourly babysitting pay.

Step2: Calculate total hourly earnings

Total from hours: $5x$

Step3: Add fixed gas payment

Total earnings: $5x + 10$

Step4: Set equal to total earned

$5x + 10 = 50$

Answer:

$5x + 10 = 50$