AnswersPre-Algebra - MA3119 A Distance LearningSolving One-Step Equations: Addition and SubtractionQuestion 5
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Solving One-Step Equations: Addition and Subtraction
Question 5 • Pre-Algebra - MA3119 A ? Distance Learning
Juan told Sylvia he got a $0.50 raise this week and his new hourly rate will be $10.25 an hour. Sylvia wants to know what Juan’s hourly rate was before his raise. Which equation and solution can be used to solve this problem?
Answer
A
: Add 10.25 to both sides. The answer is $10.75.
B
: Subtract .50 from both sides. The answer is $9.75.
C
: Subtract .50 from both sides. The answer is $10.75
D
: Subtract .50 from both sides. The answer is $9.75.