Question

The rate to rent a truck for a day is a one-time fee of $35 and $0.20 per mile.

Write an expression to model this situation.
How far could you travel if you drove 40 miles?

Answer 1

How far could you travel if you drove 40 miles?

uhh.. 40 miles?

You would pay $43

Explanation:

y = 0.2x + 35

y is how much you pay in a day

x is how many miles

y = 0.2x + 35

y = 0.2(40) + 35

y = 8 + 35

y = 43