One yard company charges $10x + $50 a month to mow and edge a lawn. A second company charges $8x + $60 a month to mow and edge a lawn. Each lawn company also offers additional services for an extra fee.

Let x represent the number of additional services.

Mr. Mead is comparing the two companies. How many additional services are needed for the two companies to be the same price?



Answer :

10x+50=8x+60
2x=10
X=5
5 hours