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A local video store has two new renting plans. Plan A charges a $10 monthly fee and $2 for every movie rented. Plan B charges $40 per month but then each movie rented is only 25¢. How many movies must be rented in a month to make plan B the cheaper option?

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Answer:

18 or 17

Explanation:

Plan a= 2x + 10

plan b= .25x + 40

2x + 10 = .25 + 40

1.75x=30

x=17.14

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