Question

Grayson is deciding between two truck rental companies. Company A charges an initial fee of $40 for the rental plus $2 per mile driven. Company B charges an initial fee of $100 for the rental plus $1 per mile driven. Let A represent the amount

Company A would charge if Grayson drives x miles, and let B represent the amount
Company B would charge if Grayson drives a miles. Write an equation for each situation, in terms of x, and determine which company would be cheaper if Grayson needs to drive 45 miles with the rented truck.

A=
B=
_______ is $_____ cheaper than _____ when driving 45 miles.

Plz before in 10mins.

Answer 1

A is 10 dollar cheaper than B

Explanation:

A : 40 dollars plus 45*2=90

90+40= 130 dollars

B:100 dollars 45*1=45

100+45= 145 dollars

Answer 2

A is 15$ cheaper than b

Explanation:

A= 40+(45*2) = 40+90=130$

b= 100+45 =145$