Answer:
Mileage = $71
Loading/Unloading Fee: -$980
Explanation:
The question has incomplete details. The complete question can be found online. The given parameters are:
Situation A
Situation B
Solving (a): The equation.
Let
<em>x = loading/unloading fee</em>
<em>y = mileage fee</em>
For situation A, the equation will be:
For situation B, the equation will be:
So, the equations are:
Solving (b): The solution
--- (1)
--- (2)
Multiply (1) by 5 and multiply (2) by 6 to eliminate x
Subtract the resulting equations
Divide both sides by -5
Substitute in (1)
Collect like terms
Divide both sides by 6
<em>The solution is correct but does not represent real life situation because x should be positive</em>