George can rent a Cadillac from Gamma Car Rental for $29.17 per day plus 57 cents per mile. He can get the same car from Delta Car Rental for $50.23 per day plus 44 cents per mile. For what number of daily miles is Gamma cheaper?

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anonymous · Answer

Can anyone help all I need is the answer cause I'm on a really tight deadline so please someone help.(p.s. you're helping me graduate)

tpaulus · Answer

Solve using a system of equations,
g = 27.19 +57m
d = 50.23 +44m

find the point where they intersect...

anonymous · Answer

Let m be the number of miles driven.   Solve the following equation for m:$$29+\frac{17}{100}+\frac{57}{100}m=50+\frac{23}{100}+\frac{44}{100}m$$m = 162 miles

anonymous · Answer

Ok thanks for explaining and more importantly the answer

anonymous · Answer

Your Welcome.

anonymous · Answer

By the way, I like to use fractions rather decimal numbers when possible.  The result will always be an exact fraction or number.

anonymous · Answer

Aw ok I see