Question

Keith rented a truck for one day. There was a base fee of $17.99, and there was an additional charge of 97 cents for each mile driven. Keith had to pay $137.30 when he returned the truck. For how many miles did he drive the truck? miles

Answer 1

Answer:

216 miles

Step-by-step

ex15.95+.73x=173.63

.73x=173.63-15.95

.73x=157.68

x=157.68/.73

x=216 miles driven.

PROOF;

15.95+.73*216=173.63

15.95+157.68=173.63

173.63=173.63

Answer 2

Answer: Keith drove the truck for 123 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

17.99+0.97m=137.30

Subtract 17.99 on both sides:

17.99-17.99+0.97m=137.30-17.99

0.97m=119.31

Divide 0.97 on both sides:

0.97m/0.97=119.31/0.97

m=123 miles