How to write an equation for this problem: A boat rental company charges a $5 usage fee and $10 an hour to rent a canoe. How long did you rent the canoe if you were charged $45?
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10x+5=45
If you are using the formula:10x+5=45 then the answer would be:10x+5=45
10x=45-5
10x=40
divide by 10 both sides 2 get x alone
therefore x=4 meaning that u rented the canoe for 4hrs
10x=45-5
10x=40
divide by 10 both sides 2 get x alone
therefore x=4 meaning that u rented the canoe for 4hrs
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