Two truck rental agencies advertised a weekend rate in the newspaper. U-rent advertised a weekend rate of $30 plus 15 cents per mile driven. Car Galaxy advertised a weekend rate of $44 plus 10 cents per mile driven. (a) Use a system of equations to find the number of miles that will result in the same charges from both companies. (Include units in your answer. More information.) Driving ____ results in the same charges from both truck rental agencies.

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