SOLUTION: Please help. Instructions read- construct an algebraic relationship for this problem. Monthly water bill is equal to $55 for the first 6000 gallons (or any portion thereof) plus th

Question 87020: Please help. Instructions read- construct an algebraic relationship for this problem. Monthly water bill is equal to $55 for the first 6000 gallons (or any portion thereof) plus the number of gallons used in excess of 6000 gallons times $0.20 per gallon. Thanks for your help
Samantha
Answer by scianci(186) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x = total # of gallons. The first 6000 gallons are billed a fixed $55. Add to this the # of gallons over 6000 (total - 6000) times 0.2
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