Math (first plan and second plan)

Question

Kaitlin will rent a car for the weekend. She can choose one of two plans. The first plan has an initial fee of $55 and costs an additional $0.15 per mile driven. The second plan has an initial fee of $50 and costs an additional $0.17 per mile driven.

For what amount of driving do the two plans cost the same?

Answer:

What is the cost when the two plans cost the same?

Answer:

Answer 1

Hi Christine

Let x = miles

First Plan =0.15x + 55

Second Plan= 0.17x + 50

They will cost the same when

0.15x + 55 = 0.17x + 50

Can you solve for x, then plug it in to get the cost.

I get 250 miles and $92.50