SOLUTION: Your cell phone plan costs 34.99 per month plus 0.16 for each text message sent or received. You have a 41.00 to spend on your cell phone bill. What is the maximum number of text m

Algebra ->  Coordinate Systems and Linear Equations  -> Linear Equations and Systems Word Problems -> SOLUTION: Your cell phone plan costs 34.99 per month plus 0.16 for each text message sent or received. You have a 41.00 to spend on your cell phone bill. What is the maximum number of text m      Log On


   

Question 917128: Your cell phone plan costs 34.99 per month plus 0.16 for each text message sent or received. You have a 41.00 to spend on your cell phone bill. What is the maximum number of text messages you can send or receive?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
$34.99 + $0.16x = $41.00
x = $6.01/$0.16 = 37 messages (rounded down: 38 too many)