SOLUTION: Truck a flat rate is $25 and .50 per mile Truck b flat rate is $30 and .25 per mile Write an equation the shows the cost are equal?

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Question 859251: Truck a flat rate is $25 and .50 per mile
Truck b flat rate is $30 and .25 per mile
Write an equation the shows the cost are equal?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Let x represent the number of miles
.50x + $25 = .25x + $30
.25x = 5
x = 20mi. At 20mi, costs are equal

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