Ryan rented a truck for one day. There was a base fee of $16.99, and there was an additional charge of 74 cents for each mile driven. Ryan had to pay $133.17 when he returned the truck. For how many miles

Stevegt asked Dec 9, 2022

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Stevegt asked Dec 9, 2022

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Answer:

157 miles

Explanation:

total cost = flat fee + cost per mile * miles

133.17 = 16.99 + .74 * m

Subtract 16.99 from each side

116.18 = .74m

Divide each side by .74

116.18 / .74 = .74m/.74

157 = m

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