Trini's car breaks down on a highway. Trini estimates that she is 20 to 30 miles from the nearest car repair shop. She calls a towing company that charges a fee of $80 plus $3 per mile to tow a car. If Trini uses this towing company, which is the best estimate for the amount of money, m, she will pay for the company to tow her car?

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anonymous · Answer

$80 + 3*30 = $80+$90 = $170 (maximum)

anonymous · Answer

Yep,
m = 80 + 3 * 30 = $170 charge for towing up to 30 miles.