Question

Bob rented a truck for one day. There was a base fee of $18.99, and there was an additional charge of 75 cents for each mile driven. Bob had to pay $159.24

when he returned the truck. For how many miles did he drive the truck?

Answer 1

1.87 miles

Explanation:

[let's say x = how many miles]

18.99 + 75x = 159.24 [write out the equation]

-18.99 -18.99 [subtraction property of equality]

75x = 140.25

___ ____ [division property of equality]

75 75

x = 1.87

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