This week, Michael collected $468 for delivering newspapers. He had 40 repeat customers and 18 new ones. As an incentive, he charged the new subscribers $3 less than the repeat customers.

Question

If x represents the amount Michael collects from each repeat customer, which equation models this problem?
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What is the fee Michael charges each new subscriber?
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Answer 1

Let x represent the fee Michael charges each repeat customer.

Therefore, the fee charged to each new subscriber would be x - $3.

The equation which models this problem would be:

40x + 18(x - $3) = $468

What is the fee Michael charges each new subscriber?

The fee Michael charges each new subscriber is x - $3.