SOLUTION: Thanks for your help. the theme is about Inequalities. Jenn can rent a moving truck for either $99 with unlimited mileage or (this means UNION) $49 plus 80cents per mile. For w

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Question 838311: Thanks for your help.
the theme is about Inequalities.
Jenn can rent a moving truck for either $99 with unlimited mileage or (this means UNION) $49 plus 80cents per mile. For what mileages would the unlimited plan save money?

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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

$99 with unlimited mileage  Or $49 plus 80cents per mile

Let x represent number of miles

For what mileages would the unlimited plan save money?

  $49 + $0.80x  >  $99

      $0.80x  > $50

           x > 62.5mi 

 For miles greater than 62.5mi, the unlimited plan would save money