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4. ATT offers a plan that costs $20 and charges $0.25 per text. For what number of texts does our
bill charge exactly $85?
Define the variable:
Equation:

Solve for x:

Interpret your answer:

User Awimley
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Answer:

x=260 texts

Explanation:

85=0.25x+20

Subtract 20 from each side.

65=0.25x

Divide both sides by 0.25.

260=x

260 texts plus the $20 flat fee will cost $85.

User Matthieu Napoli
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