alegebraic equation

Question

Answer with an algebraic expression.

If a car rental agency charges 59¢ a mile, what is the rental fee if a car is driven x miles

Answer 1

Hi Beth,

If a car rental agency charges 59¢ a mile, what is the rental fee if a car is driven x miles

This is a rate problem

The Charges are 59¢ / mile. To determine total cost, you would multiple the cost / mile by the number of miles

Rental fee = 59x