Question

Jenny wants to rent a truck for one day. She contacted two companies. Laguna's Truck Rentals chargers $20 plus $2 per mile. Salvatori's Truck Rentals charges $3 per mile. After how many miles will the total cost for both companies be the same (equal)?

Answer 1

20 miles

`(2 * 20) + 20= 60`

`3 * 20=60`

`60=60`

Answer 2

After 20 miles.

Explanation:

2 x 20 + 20= 60

3 x 20=60

60=60