SOLUTION: set up an equation to solve problem- Sean is deciding whether to select a satellite receiver or cable for his television programming. The satellite receiver costs $293.59 and th

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Question 1112897: set up an equation to solve problem-
Sean is deciding whether to select a satellite receiver or cable for his television programming. The satellite receiver costs $293.59 and the monthly charge is $57.53. With cable, there is no initial cost to purchase equipment, but the monthly charge for comparable channels is $74.80. After how many months will the total cost of the two systems be equal?

Answer by ikleyn(52873) About Me  (Show Source):
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The equation you are asking for is THIS:


293.59 + 57.53*M = 74.80*M


where the unknown M is the number of months.