SOLUTION: Charlie rented a truck for one day. There was a base fee of $16.99, and there was an additional charge of 78 cents for each mile driven. Charlie had to pay $183.13 when he returned

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Question 542660: Charlie rented a truck for one day. There was a base fee of $16.99, and there was an additional charge of 78 cents for each mile driven. Charlie had to pay $183.13 when he returned the truck. For how many miles did he drive the truck?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let m = miles driven
+18313+=+1699+%2B+78m+ ( in cents )
+78m+=+18313+-+1699+
+78m+=+16614+
+m+=+213+
He drove 213 miles