document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1181138>Question 1181138</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I need help writing an equation in this problem please.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "A car rental company's standard charge includes an initial fee plus an additional fee for each mile driven. The standard charge S (in dollars) is given by the function S= 14.95+0.60M, where M is the number of miles driven.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The company also offers an option to insure the car against damage. The insurance charge I (in dollars) is given by the function I= 5.70+0.15M.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Let C be the total charge (in dollars) for a rental that includes insurance. Write an equation relating C to M. Simplify your answer as much as possible. </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #811007 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=Theo><B>Theo(13342)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=Theo><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=Theo><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=811007\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> standard charge is S = 14.95 + .6M<BR>\n" );
document.write( "insurance charge is I = 5.70 + .15M\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "C = total charge that includes standard charge plus insurance charge.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "C = S + I = 14.95 + .6M + 5.70 + .15M\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "combine like terms to get:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "C = 20.65 + .75M\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "for example, assume 100 miles, then:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "S = 14.95 + 60 = 74.95<BR>\n" );
document.write( "I = 5.70 + 15 = 20.70\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "S + I = 74.95 + 20.70 = 95.65\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "C = 20.65 + 75 = 95.65\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "that's your solution.\r<BR>\n" );
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