Solve the problem.
-A car rental agency charges $250 per week plus $0.10 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 = 0.10x + 250. How
Many miles can you travel in one week for $310?

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To find the number of miles you can travel for $310, substitute $310 for C in the equation and solve for x: $310 = 0.10x + 250. Subtract 250 from both sides to get 60 = 0.10x. Divide both sides by 0.10 to find x = 600 miles.

Solve the Problem. -A Car Rental Agency Charges $250 Per Week Plus $0.10