Answer:
Both rental companies will charge the same amount ($ 440) for 15 rental days
Explanation:
1. Let's review the information given to us to answer the problem correctly:
Jim Bob's Equipment rate = delivery fee of $230 plus an additional $14 per day
Jonny’s Equipment Rentals = delivery fee of $95 plus an additional $23 per day
2. Determine the number of rental days for which both rental companies charge the same amount.
x = Rental days
Now, let's write the equation to solve for x, this way:
Jim Bob's Equipment rate = 230 + 14x
Jonny’s Equipment Rentals = 95 + 23x
230 + 14x = 95 + 23x
14x - 23x = 95 - 230
-9x = -135
x = -135/-9
x = 15
230 + 14 * 15 = 95 + 23 * 15
230 + 210 = 95 + 345
440 = 440
Both rental companies will charge the same amount ($ 440) for 15 rental days