Michael rented a truck for one day. There was a base fee of $20.95, and there was an additional charge of 98 cents for each mile driven. Michael had to pay $157.17 when he returned the truck. For how many miles did he drive the truck?

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Maddox Robles

6 May, 12:06

Michael rented a truck for one day. There was a base fee of $20.95, and there was an additional charge of 98 cents for each mile driven. Michael had to pay $157.17 when he returned the truck. For how many miles did he drive the truck?

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Ashton Morris · Answer 1

Answer: He drove 139 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

0.98x + 20.95 = 157.17 where x is the number of miles driven.

-20.95 = -20.95

0.98x = 136.22

x = 139