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What is an algebra model for a real world situation? If Shellie’s wages are $12 an hour, find a model for the amount W that Shellie earns after working x Hours.
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An algebra model for a real-world situation and find a model for the amount
Answer to Problem 1CC
An algebra model for the amount
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Shellie wages are
An algebra model is a mathematical representation or a formula that describes many real-world situations.
The number of hours Shellie work is
This can be modeled as,
Therefore, the amount
Conclusion:
Thus, the algebra model for the amount
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