College 2

College student is moving into a dormitory. The student rent a truck for $19.95 plus $0.99 per mile. Before returning the truck the student fills the tank with gasoline, which cost $65.32. Total cost $144.67. Using a linear equation, explain the process to find how many miles the student drove the truck

Correct answer:

x =  60 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

f(x)=19.95+0.99x  144.67−65.32=19.95+0.99⋅ x  0.99x=59.4  x=60 miles

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