Question

Does anyone like story problems? Well do I have a story problem for you!

A high school science class is taking a field trip to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. The school has $600 budgeted to rent a bus for the field trip. The bus company charges $300 for each day plus $0.80 for each mile the bus is driven. The equation below can be used to determine how many miles (m) the bus can be driven during the field trip.
600 = 0.80m + 300

Solve the equation to determine how many miles can be driven without going over the school’s budget.

Answer 1

For this one you have to isolate the variable, and then solve.

Answer 2

m=375

Answer 3

First, subtract 300 from both sides.
Then divide both sides by 0.80. That will give you m.

Answer 4

you are correct

Answer 5

Thanks

Answer 6

wlcm
Just remember to answer the question you were asked. The final answer is "375 miles" not "m = 375". The equation is used as a mathematical represntation of the problem. The answer must be in English, not in Algebra.

Answer 7

Ok! Thanks a bunch

Answer 8

wlcm