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A truck is rented at $40 per day plus a charge per mile of use. The truck traveled 15 miles in one day, and the total charge was $115. Which equation can be used to find the cha…

A truck is rented at $40 per day plus a charge per mile of use. The truck traveled 15 miles in one day, and the total charge was $115. Which equation can be used to find the cha…
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A truck is rented at $40 per day plus a charge per mile of use. The truck traveled 15 miles in one day, and the total charge was $115. Which equation can be used to find the charge x, in dollars, per mile traveled?

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15x+40=115
15x+40-40=115-40
15x=75
15/15 x=75/15
x= 5
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