SOLUTION: David rented a truck for one day. There was a base fee of 16.99 and there was an additional charge of 95 cents for each mile driven. David had to pay 171.84 when he returned the t

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Question 178381: David rented a truck for one day. There was a base fee of 16.99 and there was an additional charge of 95 cents for each mile driven. David had to pay 171.84 when he returned the truck. For how many miles did he drive the truck?


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Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let m = the miles driven
Let p = the total amount he paid
the formula is:
p+=+16.99+%2B+.95m
given:
p+=+171.84
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171.84+=+16.99+%2B+.95m
.95m+=+171.84+-+16.99
.95m+=+154.85
m+=+163 mi
He drove the truck 163 miles