SOLUTION: Mr.Engen rented a car for $35.00 a day an $0.45 per mile. He had the car for two days and paid %166.75 How many miles did he drive?

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Question 372485: Mr.Engen rented a car for $35.00 a day an $0.45 per mile. He had the car for two days and paid %166.75 How many miles did he drive?
Answer by caseyemm1982(2) About Me  (Show Source):
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Equation
35(2)+0.45(x)=166.75
70+0.45(x)=166.75
0.45(x)=96.75
X=215 miles
You take 35 times 2
Subtract 70 from each side
Then,dived 0.45 from both sides