I need help with this word problem

Safety Rent-A-Truck rents a truck at a daily rate of $41.95 plus 29c per mile. City Rentals rents the same size truck at $38.95 plus 31c per mile. For what mileage is the cost the same.

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I need help with this word problem

Safety Rent-A-Truck rents a truck at a daily rate of $41.95 plus 29c per mile. City Rentals rents the same size truck at $38.95 plus 31c per mile. For what mileage is the cost the same.

anonymous · Answer

I'm really frustrated with myself that I can't do this.

anonymous · Answer

41.95+.29x=38.95+.31x

solve for x.
once you have x plug it back in to the previous^^ equation. make sure they are equal (:

anonymous · Answer

X = 150 miles, thank you.

anonymous · Answer

Seriously, thank you I've been sitting here for 24 minutes about to give up.

anonymous · Answer

(: no problem. i am glad i could help you !!!