Question

Solving a decimal word problem using a linear equation of the form Ax + B = C

Alan rented a truck for one day. There was a base fee of $18.99, and there was an additional charge of 80 cents for each mile driven. Alan had to pay $239.79 when he returned the truck. For how many miles did he drive the truck?​

Answer 1

the number of miles did he drive the truck is 276 miles

Explanation:

The computation of the number of miles did he drive the truck is as follows

Let us assume the mileage be m

Now according to the question

0.8m + 18.99 = 239.79

0.8m = 239.79 - 18.99

0.8m = 220.8

m = 276

Hence, the number of miles did he drive the truck is 276 miles

The above represent the linear equation