Question

Mr.Gadgets car broke down on the turnpike.Acme towing charged $30 plus $3 per mile to tow the car.If Mr.Gadget paid $174, how far was the car towed?

Answer 1

The car was towed for 48 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

Amount charges by Acme towing = $30

Per mile charges = $3

Total charged = $174

Let, x be the number of miles.

Towing charges + Per mile charges*number of miles = Total charged

30+3x=174

Subtracting 30 from both sides

$30-30+3x=174-30\\3x=144$

Dividing both sides by 3

$\frac{3x}{3}=\frac{144}{3}\\x=48$

The car was towed for 48 miles.

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