Question

Anthony got a job babysitting. Each hour he works he will be paid $8.00. As a bonus, he will earn an additional $1.50 per hour for each child he watches. If his total hourly rate is $12.50, how many children does he watch?

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_ x + _ = _

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

x (number of children) + 1.50 = 12.50

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

Let's solve the problem step-by-step:

Let's assume the number of children Anthony watches is "x".

So, the additional amount he earns per hour for each child he watches is $1.50x.

Therefore, the equation can be set up as:

$8.00 + $1.50x = $12.50

To isolate the variable x, we first subtract $8.00 from both sides of the equation:

$1.50x = $12.50 - $8.00

$1.50x = $4.50

Next, divide both sides of the equation by $1.50 to solve for x:

x = $4.50 / $1.50

x = 3

Therefore, Anthony watches 3 children.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

To find the number of children Anthony watches, let's set up an equation based on the given information.

Let's assume he watches "x" number of children.

According to the information given, Anthony's hourly rate is $8.00 per hour for babysitting and an additional $1.50 per hour for each child he watches. So, for each child, he gets an extra $1.50.

Therefore, the equation can be set up as:

($8.00 + $1.50 * x) = $12.50

Let's solve the equation by filling in the blanks:

x * $1.50 + $8.00 = $12.50

Now, rearrange the equation by subtracting $8.00 from both sides:

x * $1.50 = $12.50 - $8.00

Simplify:

x * $1.50 = $4.50

Finally, divide both sides of the equation by $1.50 to solve for x:

x = $4.50 / $1.50

Performing the calculation gives:

x = 3

Therefore, Anthony watches 3 children.