1. **State the problem:** Kylie rented skis for 35 and took 5 hours of group skiing lessons, paying a total of 175. We need to find the cost per hour of the skiing lessons. 2. **Define the variable:** Let $x$ be the cost per hour of group skiing lessons. 3. **Write the equation:** Total cost = cost of skis + cost of lessons $$175 = 35 + 5x$$ 4. **Solve the equation:** Subtract 35 from both sides: $$175 - 35 = 5x$$ $$140 = 5x$$ Divide both sides by 5: $$x = \frac{140}{5}$$ $$x = 28$$ 5. **Interpret the result:** The cost per hour of group skiing lessons is 28. **Final answer:** Kylie pays 28 for each hour of group skiing lessons.