SOLUTION: Bob will rent a car for the weekend. He can choose one of two payment plans. The first plan costs $53.96 for two days plus 15 cents per mile. The second plan costs $39.96 for two d

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Question 37915: Bob will rent a car for the weekend. He can choose one of two payment plans. The first plan costs $53.96 for two days plus 15 cents per mile. The second plan costs $39.96 for two days plus 19 cents per mile. How many miles does Bob need to drive for the two plans to cost the same?

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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53.96+.15X=39.96+.19X OR 53.96-39.96=.19X-.15X OR 14.00=.04X X=350 MILES.