you want
.17m + 48 = .15m + 57
.02m = 9
m = 9/.02 = 450
So 450 miles is the break-even point
sub 450 into either equation, you will get the same answer in each one
Charmaine will rent a car for the weekend. She can choose one of the two plans. The first plan has an initial fee of 57$ and costs an additional $0.15 per mile driven. The second plan has an initial fee of 48$ and costs an additional $0.17 per mile driven. For what amount driving do the two plans cost the same. What is the cost when the two plans cost the same?
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