document.write( "Question 1033390: Manuel is going to rent a truck for one day. There are two companies he can choose from, and they have the following prices.
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document.write( "Company A charges an initial fee of
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document.write( "$30
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document.write( " and an additional
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document.write( "60
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document.write( " cents for every mile driven.
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document.write( "Company B charges an initial fee of
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document.write( "$38.50
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document.write( " and an additional
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document.write( "50
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document.write( " cents for every mile driven. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #647965 by addingup(3677)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 30+0.60x = 38.50+0.50x \n" ); document.write( "0.10x = 8.50 \n" ); document.write( "x = 85 \n" ); document.write( "Up to 85 miles, Company A is cheaper. At 85 miles they both cost the same. Over 85 miles Company B is cheaper \n" ); document.write( " |