Chapter 3: Q .6CT (page 160)
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The solution for the equation is .
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Question: Cell Phones
Your cell phone provider charges a monthly fee of \(19.50 for 200 minutes. You are also charged \).25 per minute for each minute over 200 minutes. Last, you bill was $29.50.
a. Let m represent the total number of minutes you used last month. Use the verbal model below to write an equation.

b. Solve the equation you wrote in part a.
c. How many additional minutes did you use last month?
A family of five people has \(200 to spend on fishing rods and fishing licenses. They spend a total of \)20 on licenses. Assuming they buy 5 identical rods, what is the maximum amount they can spend on each rod?
Solve the equation. Check your solution.
Solve the equation. Check your solution.
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