Algebra 2 Homework

Question

A car rental company charges $220 per week plus $0.28 per mile to rent a car. How many miles can you travel in one week for $409?

A) Write an equation you can use to answer this question. Be sure all the numbers given above appear in your equation. Use xx as your variable.

The equation is   

B) Solve your equation in part [A] for x.x.

Answer: You can travel  miles in one week for $409.

Answer 1

C(x)= 220 + .28x

409 = 220 + .28x

409-220 = .28x

.28x = 179

x = 179/.28

x = about 639 miles with $409 budget limit for one week

that's about 639/7 = 91 miles per day