document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1068993>Question 1068993</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A local recreation center is having a deal! Usually, they charge $5 per day to use the pool. However, this month swimmers can pay a one-time fee of $24 and then only pay $3 per day. After how many days will both plans cost the same? If all you have is $75 to spend for the summer on visiting the pool, which offer would you take and why? </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #684210 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=Boreal><B>Boreal(15235)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=Boreal><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=Boreal><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=684210\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> $24+$3x=$5x equalizes<BR>\n" );
document.write( "$2x=$24<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=12 days.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "At 12 days, it is $60 each way.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "For $75, one could get 15 days at $5 a day or 75=24+3x; 51=3x; x=17 days.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The second choice is the best bargain.<BR>\n" );
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