Question

Davor needed to rent a van to move. The van cost $104 to rent, plus $0.24 per mile driven. How many miles did Davor travel if he spent a total of $142.40 to rent the van?

Equation: _________

Define Variable: _________

Solve Equation: _________

Final Answer: _________

Answer 1

Answer: 160 miles.

Explanation:

Equation = $142.40 = .24x + 104

Define Variable = x = number of miles driven

Solve Equation = Subtract 104 from each side:

38.40 = .24x

Divide both sides by .24:

160 = x

The van was driven 160 miles.