Question

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a rental car company charges $0.25 per mile plus a flat fee of $175.
how many miles were driven if the total cost was $450?
$0.25x + 175 = 450$
$0.25x = 450 - 175$
$0.25x = 275$
$x = \frac{275}{0.25}$
$x = 1100$

Explanation:

Step1: Define cost equation

Let $x$ = miles driven. Total cost: $0.25x + 175 = 450$

Step2: Isolate the variable term

Subtract 175 from both sides:
$0.25x = 450 - 175$
$0.25x = 275$

Step3: Solve for x

Divide by 0.25:
$x = \frac{275}{0.25}$

Answer:

1100 miles