SOLUTION: Emily is choosing between two cell phone plans that offer the same amount of free minutes. Company X's plan charges $39.99 per month with additional minutes costing $0.45. Company

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Question 915342: Emily is choosing between two cell phone plans that offer the same amount of free minutes. Company X's plan charges $39.99 per month with additional minutes costing $0.45. Company Y’s
plan costs $44.99 with additional minutes at $0.40. How many additional minutes, a, will it take for the two plans to cost the same?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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39.99+.45a = 44.99 + .40a
a = 5/.05 = 100 additional minutes