SOLUTION: Solve each promblem by writing an equation. 1.) A phone company charges $0.20 for the first 15 minutes and $0.07 minute after that. How long was a phone call that cost $1.95? T

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Question 71270: Solve each promblem by writing an equation.
1.) A phone company charges $0.20 for the first 15 minutes and $0.07 minute after that. How long was a phone call that cost $1.95?
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Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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.20+.07x=1.95
.07x=1.95-.20
.07x=1.75
x=1.75/.07
x=25 minutes + the original 15 minutes=40 minute call=$1.95