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21 January, 11:15

Greg rented a truck for one day. there was a base fee of $19.95, and there was an additional charge of 82 cents for each mile driven. greg had to pay $178.21 when he returned the truck. for how many miles did he drive the truck

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  1. 21 January, 13:54
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    Let x = number of miles, cost per mile = 82 cents = $0.82

    Cost = 19.95 + 0.82*x

    178.21 = 19.95 + 0.82x

    0.82x + 19.95 = 178.21

    0.82x = 178.21 - 19.95

    0.82x = 158.26

    x = 158.26/0.82

    x = 193

    He drove 193 miles.
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