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The amounts that two plumbers charge for their services are described.

The first plumber charges a fixed fee of $40 for house calls and $15 per hour of work.
The second plumber charges a fixed fee of $30 for house calls and $19 per hour of work.
For what number of hours work do the first plumber and the second plumber charge the same total amount?

Answer :

Answer:

See below.

Step-by-step explanation:

40 + 15x = 30 + 19x

15x - 19x = 30 - 40

-4x = -10

x = 2.5

Two and a half hours.

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