When sales representatives for a pharmaceutical company drive out of town meetings that require an overnight stay, they receive $175 for lodging plus $0.70 per mile driven. How many miles did Joe drive if his company reimbursed him $329 for an overnight trip? Set up an equation that can be used to solve the problem. Solve the equation and determine the desired value.
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Answer:
x=number of miles$329=$175+$0.70x
329-175=.70x
154=.70x
154/.70=x
220miles =x
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