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22 April, 14:44

Henry needs to rent a tractor. Jim Bob's Equipment rentals rents tractors for a delivery fee of $230 plus an additional $14 per day. Jonny's Equipment Rentals rents tractors for a delivery fee of $95 plus an additional $23 per day. Determine the number of rental days for which both rental companies charge the same amount.

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  1. 22 April, 14:59
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    Both rental companies will charge the same amount ($ 440) for 15 rental days

    Step-by-step explanation:

    1. Let's review the information given to us to answer the problem correctly:

    Jim Bob's Equipment rate = delivery fee of $230 plus an additional $14 per day

    Jonny's Equipment Rentals = delivery fee of $95 plus an additional $23 per day

    2. Determine the number of rental days for which both rental companies charge the same amount.

    x = Rental days

    Now, let's write the equation to solve for x, this way:

    Jim Bob's Equipment rate = 230 + 14x

    Jonny's Equipment Rentals = 95 + 23x

    230 + 14x = 95 + 23x

    14x - 23x = 95 - 230

    -9x = - 135

    x = - 135/-9

    x = 15

    230 + 14 * 15 = 95 + 23 * 15

    230 + 210 = 95 + 345

    440 = 440

    Both rental companies will charge the same amount ($ 440) for 15 rental days
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