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This equation shows the cost of renting a moving van depends on how many hours it is rented for.
c = 30h + 44The variable h represents the number of hours the moving van is rented for, and the variable c represents the cost in dollars.For $74, what is the maximum amount of time that a moving van can be rented for?___hours

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Given the equation:

c = 30h + 44

Where h represents number of hours and c is the total cost.

Given

c = $74

Let's find h

74 = 30h + 44

Subtract 44 from both sides:

74 - 44 = 30h + 44 - 44

30 = 30h

Divide both sides by 30:


\begin{gathered} (30)/(30)=(30h)/(30) \\ \\ 1\text{ = h} \end{gathered}

Therefore, the maximum amount of time that a moving van can be rented for is 1 hour

ANSWER:

1 hour

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