Write a system of equations to describe the situation below, solve using substitution, and fill in the blanks.A fashion photographer needs to hire a stylist to prepare her models. Ted charges $163 for showing up, plus $73 per hour. Levi charges $169 plus $67 per hour. The photographer realizes that, given the expected duration of her photo shoot, either stylist would cost her the same amount. What would the duration be? What would the cost be?If the shoot lasted for _____ hours, either stylist would cost $_____.
Q. Write a system of equations to describe the situation below, solve using substitution, and fill in the blanks.A fashion photographer needs to hire a stylist to prepare her models. Ted charges $163 for showing up, plus $73 per hour. Levi charges $169 plus $67 per hour. The photographer realizes that, given the expected duration of her photo shoot, either stylist would cost her the same amount. What would the duration be? What would the cost be?If the shoot lasted for _____ hours, either stylist would cost $_____.
Define Variables: Let's define the variables:Let x be the number of hours the photo shoot lasts.Let y be the total cost for hiring either stylist.Ted's cost: y=73x+163Levi's cost: y=67x+169
Write Equations: Now we write the system of equations based on the information given:For Ted: y=73x+163For Levi: y=67x+169
Set Equations Equal: Since the costs are the same, we can set the equations equal to each other to find the duration of the photo shoot: 73x+163=67x+169
Solve for x: Now we solve for x:73x−67x=169−1636x=6x=66x=1
Substitute Back: Now that we have the value of x, we can substitute it back into either equation to find the total cost y. We'll use Ted's equation:y=73x+163y=73(1)+163y=73+163y=236
Final Results: We have found the duration and the cost:Duration: 1 hourCost: $236If the shoot lasted for 1 hour, either stylist would cost $236.
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