SOLUTION: In a Northwest Washington County, speeding fines are determined by the formula:
F = 8(s−35)+80
where F is the cost, in dollars, of the fine if a person is caught driving
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F = 8(s−35)+80
where F is the cost, in dollars, of the fine if a person is caught driving
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Question 1164454: In a Northwest Washington County, speeding fines are determined by the formula:
F = 8(s−35)+80
where F is the cost, in dollars, of the fine if a person is caught driving at a speed of s miles per hour.
If a fine comes to $144, how fast was the person speeding?
The person's speed was ______ miles per hour.