SOLUTION: Write and solve a two-step equation to answer the question. Pearson rented a moving van for 1 day. The total rental charge is $66.00. A daily rental cost $45.00 plus $0.25 per

Question 76178: Write and solve a two-step equation to answer the question.
Pearson rented a moving van for 1 day. The total rental charge is $66.00. A daily rental cost $45.00 plus $0.25 per mile.
How many miles did he drive the van?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Pearson rented a moving van for 1 day. The total rental charge is $66.00. A daily rental cost $45.00 plus $0.25 per mile.
How many miles did he drive the van?
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Let "x" be the number of miles he drove.
EQUATION:
6600=4500+25x
25x=2100
x=84 (number of miles he drove)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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