I am having trouble writing an equation for a word problem. The problem says that kay wants to rent a car. She has two plans to choose from. plan one has a fee of $65. and 40 cents for additional miles. Plan two has no fee but costs 60 cents a mile. how many miles will she drive in order for the plans to cost the same?

65 + 40x=60x ???????

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I am having trouble writing an equation for a word problem. The problem says that kay wants to rent a car. She has two plans to choose from. plan one has a fee of $65. and 40 cents for additional miles. Plan two has no fee but costs 60 cents a mile. how many miles will she drive in order for the plans to cost the same?

65 + 40x=60x  ???????

anonymous · Answer

65 = 60x - 40x
65 = 20x
65/20 = x
3.25 = x

anonymous · Answer

This is wrong.........
Units should be same.....

anonymous · Answer

65 + 0.40x = 0.60x
65 = 0.60x - 0.40x
65 = 0.20x
65/0.20 = x
325 = x


she will have to drive 325 km for both amounts to be equal..