Question

Two lawn care companies are competing for a landscaping contract. Company A charges a $5 daily consulting fee plus $8 per square foot of landscaping, whereas Company B charges a $15 daily consulting fee plus $3 per square foot of landscaping. for how many square feet of landscaping will the two companies charge the same amount?

Answer 1

5 + 8s = 15 + 3s
8s - 3s = 15 - 5
5s = 10
s = 10/5
s = 2 <=== they will charge the same at 2 sq ft