Lauren is looking to rent a car. If she goes to Mo's Rent-A-Car, she will pay $33.00 to rent it plus $.25 every mile she drives. If she goes to CAR-nival Rentals, she will pay $10.00 to rent it plus $1.00 each mile she drives. How many miles, x, will she need to drive for both rentals to cost the same amount, y?

Lauren is looking to rent a car. If she goes to Mo's Rent-A-Car, she will pay $33.00 to rent it plus $.25 every mile she drives. If she goes to CAR-nival Rentals, she will pay $10.00 to rent it plus $1.00 each mile she drives. How many miles, x, will she need to drive for both rentals to cost the same amount, y?

Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN:9780134463216

Author:Robert F. Blitzer

Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer

ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...

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