document.write( "Question 1164454: In a Northwest Washington County, speeding fines are determined by the formula:\r
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document.write( "F = 8(s−35)+80
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document.write( "where F is the cost, in dollars, of the fine if a person is caught driving at a speed of s miles per hour.\r
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document.write( "If a fine comes to $144, how fast was the person speeding?\r
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document.write( "The person's speed was ______ miles per hour.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #788859 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 144-8(s-35)+80 \n" ); document.write( "64=8(s-35) \n" ); document.write( "8=s-35 \n" ); document.write( "s=43 mph \n" ); document.write( " |