SOLUTION: A truck rental company rents a moving truck for one day by charging $33 plus $0.05 per mile. Write a linear equation that relates the cost​ C, in​ dollars, of renting

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Question 1084673: A truck rental company rents a moving truck for one day by charging $33 plus $0.05 per mile. Write a linear equation that relates the cost​ C, in​ dollars, of renting the truck to the number x of miles driven. What is the cost of renting the truck if the truck is driven 147 ​miles?  317 ​miles?
Type the linear equation that relates the cost​ C, in​ dollars, of renting the truck to the number of x miles driven.
C​ =
​(Use integers or decimals for any numbers in the expression. Do not include the​ $ symbol in your​ answer.)

Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the truck costs $33/day plus $0.05/mile, then the total cost, per day would be:
C=33+0.05x, where x equals the number of miles driven. ☺☺☺☺