Deon rented a truck for one day. There was a base fee of $20.99 , and there was an additional charge of 96 cents for each mile driven. Deon had to pay $213.95 when he returned the truck. For how many miles did he drive the truck?

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

@jlangley95  Is that how id set the equation up?

anonymous · Answer

0.96x

anonymous · Answer

no,
instead of 96x
you need to write
0.96x

anonymous · Answer

Thats what i meant when i posted a second ago but it didnt show the period lol

anonymous · Answer

oh ok lol
but do you understand why it is 0.96 ?

anonymous · Answer

yes, because its only 96 cents to every Mile

anonymous · Answer

yes because its 96 cents and not dollars

anonymous · Answer

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undeadknight26 · Answer

Yes thats correct.