SOLUTION: Jim needs to rent a moving truck. Suppose Company A charges a rate of $40 per day and Company B charges a $60 fee plus $20 per day. For what number of days is the cost the same?
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Question 529303: Jim needs to rent a moving truck. Suppose Company A charges a rate of $40 per day and Company B charges a $60 fee plus $20 per day. For what number of days is the cost the same?
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = number of days
.
40x = 20x + 60
.
20x = 60
.
x = 3
.
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