SOLUTION: joe's towing company charges a base rate of $90 plus $4.50 per mile for each mile over 2 miles. Mac's towing company charges a base rate of $70 plus $5 per mile for each over 2 mil

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Question 875311: joe's towing company charges a base rate of $90 plus $4.50 per mile for each mile over 2 miles. Mac's towing company charges a base rate of $70 plus $5 per mile for each over 2 miles. for what total mileage will both companies charge the same amount?
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joe's towing company charges a base rate of $90 plus $4.50 per mile for each mile over 2 miles. Mac's towing company charges a base rate of $70 plus $5 per mile for each over 2 miles. for what total mileage will both companies charge the same amount?
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90 + 4.5m = 70 + 5m
m = # of miles