<PRE><B>Question 119018</B>
John rents a car for $85 a week plus $0.26per mile.how far can he travel on a budget of $215
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Let d = miles travels
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.26d + 85 = 215
.26d = 215 - 85
.26d = 130
d = 130/.26
d = 500 mi, he can travel on $215
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Check solution in original equation
.26(500) + 85
130 + 85 = 215 </PRE>