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Melanie makes $3.00 less per hour babysitting than her best friend, Carita. If the combined hourly rate of Melanie and Carita is $15.00, how much does Melanie make per hour?
A. $3.00
B. $6.00
C. $9.00
D. $12.00


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Respuesta :

The answer is C. $9.00

Answer:

$6

Step-by-step explanation:

(x-3)+x=15

2x-3=15

2x=18

x=9

9-3=6

Melanie makes 6 and Carlita makes 9.