Let x represent the number. Use the given conditions to write an equation. Solve the equation and find the number.
-A promotional deal for long distance phone service charges a $15 basic fee plus $0.05 per minute for all calls. If Joe's phone bill was $73 under this promotional deal, how many minutes of phone calls did he make? Round to
The nearest integer, if necessary.
A) 3 minutes
B) 1760 minutes
C) 1160 minutes
D) 12 minutes

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The total cost is represented by the equation $15 + $0.05x = $73, where x is the number of minutes. Solving for x gives x = ($73 - $15) / $0.05 = 1160 minutes.

Let X Represent the Number