SOLUTION: A sales representative for Cardinal Pharmaceutcals drove to an out-of-town meeting that was required an overnight stay, he received $150 for lodging plus $.55 per mile driven. How

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Question 212899: A sales representative for Cardinal Pharmaceutcals drove to an out-of-town meeting that was required an overnight stay, he received $150 for lodging plus $.55 per mile driven. How many miles did he drive if Cardinal reimbursed him $225.35 for an overnight trip?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = miles that he drove
given:
150dollars for lodging
.55 dollars /mile
225.35 dollars reimbursement
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.55x= reimbursement for miles driven
.55x+%2B+150+=+225.35
.55x+=+75.35
x+=+137
He drove 137 miles