SOLUTION: The cost of a long-distance phone call is $0.44 for the first minute and $0.34 for each additional minute. If the total charge for a long-distance call is $4.86, how many minutes w
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Question 1069661: The cost of a long-distance phone call is $0.44 for the first minute and $0.34 for each additional minute. If the total charge for a long-distance call is $4.86, how many minutes was the call? Thank You, Please help Answer by addingup(3677) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 0.44+0.34x = 4.86
0.34x = 4.42
x = 4.42/0.34 = 13 minutes, but don't forget the first minute: 13+1=14 minutes.
