Two mechanics work on a car . The first mechanic worked 10 hours and the second mechanic worked for 15 hours. Together they charged a total of $2050. What was the rate charged by each mechanic if the sum of the two rates was $16 per hour?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let

x ----> the amount charged per hour by the first mechanic

y ----> the amount charged per hour by the second mechanic

we know that

the sum of the two rates was $16 per hour

so

----> equation A

Together they charged a total of $2050

so

----> equation B

solve the system by graphing

Remember that the solution is the intersection point both graphs

using a graphing tool

The solution is the point (124,54)

see the attached figure

Find the rate charged by each mechanic

First mechanic

Second mechanic

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step-by-step explanation: