SOLUTION: I need help with this word problem. Sunshine truck rentals rents a truck at a daily rate of $57.99 plus .48 per mile. City rentals rents the same size truck for $58.95 plus .46 per

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Question 343773: I need help with this word problem. Sunshine truck rentals rents a truck at a daily rate of $57.99 plus .48 per mile. City rentals rents the same size truck for $58.95 plus .46 per mile. For what mileage is cost the same?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: Solve the equation 0.48x%2B57.99=0.46x%2B58.95 for 'x' to find the mileage that will bring about the same cost.


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