Question

Rita's company reimburses her expenses on food, lodging, and conveyance during business trips. The company pays $55 a day for food and lodging and $0.45 for each mile traveled. Rita drove 300 miles and was reimbursed $2335.
Part A: Create an equation that will determine the number of days x on the trip (3 points)

Part B: Solve this equation justifying each step with an algebraic property of equality. (6 points)

Part C: How many days did Rita spend on this trip?

Answer 1

total of 2335 is calculated by 300(.45) + 55 x

you are looking for x

Answer 2

so 300 times 45?

Answer 3

.45 (decimal 45)

Answer 4

so is 300 times .45 the answer

Answer 5

solve for X