SOLUTION: Truck a flat rate is $25 and .50 per mile Truck b flat rate is $30 and .25 per mile Write an equation the shows the cost are equal?

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Question 859251: Truck a flat rate is $25 and .50 per mile
Truck b flat rate is $30 and .25 per mile
Write an equation the shows the cost are equal?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x represent the number of miles

 .50x + $25 = .25x + $30    

     .25x = 5

      x = 20mi.   At 20mi, costs are equal