SOLUTION: I need help in getting started with this word problem but do not know how to begin the set up of the equation. I would like to know the answer so I can figure out the solution. Wor

Question 1019702: I need help in getting started with this word problem but do not know how to begin the set up of the equation. I would like to know the answer so I can figure out the solution. Word Problem: Two taxi companies have different pricing systems. Company A chargers a flat fee of $8 plus $0.10 per mile driven. Company B does not charge a flat fee, but charges $0.30 per mile driven. At what distance do both companies charge the same amount?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = price charged
Let = miles driven
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Equation for company A:

Equation for company B:

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Make the prices equal

At a distance of 40 mi, both companies
charge the same amount
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Here are plots of price and distance driven
for both companies

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