The initial fee is represented by a constant term, let's call it "a". The fee per mile driven is $1.50, so the term representing the fee per mile would be 1.5m.
Therefore, the equation for the total cost (C) in terms of miles driven (m) would be:
C = a + (1.5m)
Since we know that the total cost is $26 when Robert drives 4 miles:
26 = a + (1.5 * 4)
26 = a + 6
Subtracting 6 from both sides, we get:
a = 26 - 6
a = 20
Therefore, the equation for the total cost (C) in terms of miles driven (m) is:
C = 20 + (1.5m)
Robert is moving and must rent a truck. In addition to an initial fee, the rental company charges a fee of $1.50 per mile driven. If Robert were to drive 4 miles, the total cost would be $26. Write an equation for C, commaC, in terms of m, commam, representing the total cost of renting the truck if Robert were to drive mm miles.
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