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Write a system of equations to describe the situation below, solve using substitution, and fill in the blanks.
Brenda, a caterer, is investing some money in equipment and employees to help grow her business. Recently she spent $47 on equipment and hired a server who makes $15 per hour. Brenda is hoping to make up these expense at the next job that is scheduled, which pays a base of $49 in addition to $14 per hour that the server works. In theory, this event could pay enough to cancel out Brenda's expenditures. How much would the job pay? How long would the job have to be?
What is the expenditures and pay would both be $77 if the job lasted for 2 hours.