Question

You rent a boat for $1.00 per hour plus a $15.00 insurance fee. Your friend rents another boat for $4.00 per hour and no fee. For how many hours will you end up paying the same?​

Answer 1

5 hours

Explanation:

x = per hour

y = total cost

You:

y = x + 15

Your friend:

y = 4x

To find the same:

y = x + 15

y = 4x (Multiply by -1)

y = x + 15

-y = -4x

0 = -3x + 15

-3x = -15

x = 5