Answer:
10x + 50 = 90; 4 hours
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
x -----> the number of hours
y ----> the total charge
we know that
The total charge is equal to the number of hours multiplied by the rate of $10 per hour plus a flat fee of $50
so
The linear equation that represent this problem is
[tex]y=10x+50[/tex]
For y=$90
substitute in the equation and solve for x
[tex]90=10x+50[/tex]
Subtract 50 both sides
[tex]90-50=10x+50-50[/tex]
[tex]40=10x[/tex]
Divide by 10 both sides
[tex]x=4\ hours[/tex]
therefore
10x + 50 = 90; 4 hours