# 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 result:

x =  60 miles

#### Solution:

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