• Create and use linear equations and formulas to solve practical problems involving unknown quantities, dimensions, and distances.

Darren, a registered nurse, has received offers from two potential employers with different starting wages and guaranteed annual bonuses.

Horton Health offers [latex]$33.96[/latex] per hour and a year-end bonus of [latex]$6,000[/latex]. Qualls Care offers [latex]$36.32[/latex] per hour and a year-end bonus of [latex]2.5\%[/latex] of the year’s total wages.