Question

The cost (C), in dollars, charged by a car rental agency is calculated using the equation c = 12+ 0.29m, where m represents the distancetraveled in miles.Calculate the distance traveled for the cost of $56.37

Answer 1

C=12+0.29m

C=cost

m=distance

If C=56.37, m=?

$\begin{gathered} C=12+0.29m \\ 56.37=12+0.29m \\ 56.37-12=0.29m \\ 44.37=0.29m \\ m=\frac{44.37}{0.29} \\ m=153\text{ miles} \end{gathered}$