Problema Solution

A union charges monthly dues of $3.00 plus $0.15 for each hour worked during the month. A union member's dues for March were $30.00. Write an equation to find the number of hours, x, the union member worked during the month of March.

What is the equation?

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3+ 0.15x = 30

.15x = 27

x = 27/0.15 = 180hrs