Sabella R.
asked • 09/18/22Write ans olve an equation
Write and solve an equation to find the number of miles you must drive to have the same cost for each of the car rentals. Let m represent the number of miles.
Car 1: $20 plus $0.50 per mile
Car 2: $30 plus $0.25 per mile
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Raymond B. answered • 09/18/22
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20+.5m=30+.25m
.5m-.25m = 30-20
.25m=10
m= 40 miles
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20+.5(40)=20+20= $40
30+.25(40)= 30+10= $40
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Doug C.
What have you got so far? Hint: Cost for Car 1 is C1=20 + .5m. Do similar for Car 2, then set C1 = C2 (in terms of m). Now solve for m.09/18/22