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A car rental company charges a daily rate of ​$35 plus ​$0.20 per mile for a certain car. Suppose that you rent that car for a day and your bill​ (before taxes) is ​$97. How many miles did you​ drive?

User Changkun
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Answer:

360 miles

Explanation:

  • 97= 25+0.2m
  • 0.2m= 97-25
  • 0.2m= 72
  • m= 72/0.2
  • m= 360 miles
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