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Question 119018: can you please help me with this
john rents a car for $85 a week plus $0.26per mile.how far can he travel on a budget of $215

thanks alot
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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John rents a car for $85 a week plus $0.26per mile.how far can he travel on a budget of $215
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Let d = miles travels
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.26d + 85 = 215
.26d = 215 - 85
.26d = 130
d = 130/.26
d = 500 mi, he can travel on $215
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Check solution in original equation
.26(500) + 85
130 + 85 = 215