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Which equation models the following word problem?Randy's Rent a Wreck rents trucks for $65 plus $0.85 per mile. Tomrented a truck last Monday. His bill was $121.95. How many miles didTom drive the rented truck?

Which equation models the following word problem?Randy's Rent a Wreck rents trucks-example-1
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Answer: 65 + 0.85 x=121.95, Option B is correct.

Explanations:

1. Randy rents a truck . flat rate of $65

2. plus 0.85 per mile = $0.85 per x miles

3. total cost of the bill was $121.95

equation to model this would be :

65 + 0.85 x=121.95, option B

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