SOLUTION: I need help solving problem!! A car rents for $40 per day plus 19 cents per mile. You are on a daily budget of $59. What mileage will allow you to stay within your budget?

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Question 461998: I need help solving problem!!
A car rents for $40 per day plus 19 cents per mile. You are on a daily budget of $59. What mileage will allow you to stay within your budget?
Answer by katealdridge(100) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Set up an equation. Let x=number of miles driven.
59=.19x%2B40
Now solve the equation.
19=.19x Subtract 40 from both sides.
100=x Divide both sides by .19
You can drive up to 100 miles per day.