X=8 Set up proportions would give you: 10/3x+1 = 22/7x-1 With that in mind, cross multiply, which would give you: 10(7x-1) = 22(3x+1). Turns into: 70x -10 = 66x+22. Then just solve for x
The dependent variable is m. The independent variable is h or hours worked. M or money earned is dependent because it will vary depending on the number of hours worked.