Answer:
200 miles
Step-by-step explanation:
First, set up the equations.
plan 1: initial fee of $55.96, $0.12 per mile
plan 2: initial fee of $63.96, $0.08 per mile
We want to know at what distance will the cost be the same. So, set the equations equal to each other.
0.12x + 55.96 = 0.08x + 63.96
Combine the variables.
0.04x + 55.96 = 63.96
Combine the constants.
0.04x = 8
Divide by 0.04 to isolate x.
x = 200 miles
Check by plugging x back into each equation.
y = 0.12(200) + 55.96
y = 24 + 55.96
y = $79.96
y = 0.08(200) + 63.96
y = 16 + 63.96
y = $79.96
You are correct!
Solving for X:
1) y=-8x+6.5 y=-4x+11
2) -8x+6.5=-4x+11
3) -8x=-4x+11-6.5 (Subtract 6.5 from both sides)
4) -8x+4x=11-6.5 (Add 4x to both sides)
5)-4x=4.5
5)x=-1.125
Solving for Y:
y=-8(-1.125)+6.5
y=9+6.5
y=15.5
y=-4(-1.125)+11
y=4.5+11
y=15.5
x=-1.125
y=15.5
or
(-1.125,15.5)
No its not an rational number.The answer is no
