Solve the problem.
-A car rental agency charges $200 per week plus $0.25 per mile to rent a car. The total cost, C, for the renting the car for one week and driving it x miles can be modeled by the formula C = 0.25x + 200. How many miles can You travel in one week for $325?

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To find the number of miles you can travel for $325, substitute $325 for C in the formula and solve for x: $325 = 0.25x + 200. Subtract 200 from both sides to get $125 = 0.25x. Divide both sides by 0.25 to get x = 500 miles.

Solve the Problem. -A Car Rental Agency Charges $200 Per Week Plus $0.25