SOLUTION: Would someone please help me figure out this word problem.. A car rental agency charges a weekly rate of $250 for a car and an additional charge of 5 cents for each mile drive

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Question 192597: Would someone please help me figure out this word problem..
A car rental agency charges a weekly rate of $250 for a car and an additional charge of 5 cents for each mile driven. How many miles can you travel in a week for $500?
Thanks.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
250+.05x=500
.05x=500-250
.05x=250
x=250/.05
x=5,000 miles can be driven for $500.