9a
equations & inequalities test
mrs. thompson rented a car for a week. she paid a flat fee of $85 plus $0.75 for each mile (m). solve an equation to fin
total of $197.50.
a) 197.50m +0.75 = 85
b) 85 - 0.75m = 197.50
c) 85 +0.75m = 197.50
d)197.50 - 85 = 0.75m
the correct equation is (a, b, c, or d)
now find the solution to the equation.
a) 377 miles