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A-CED.A.1 Warmup M1-001-A09-V04

Create and solve a one-variable linear equation from a short context.

Write and solve a break-even equation with the variable on both sides

Problem

One rideshare service charges \(\$16\) plus \(\$4~\text{per}~\text{mile}\). Another charges \(\$4\) plus \(\$6~\text{per}~\text{mile}\). Write an equation for equal costs and solve for the mileage when the costs are equal.

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Curriculum context
Course
Math I
Standard
A-CED.A.1
Category
Algebra
Domain
Creating Equations
Objective
Create and solve a one-variable linear equation from a short context.
Problem type
Write and solve a break-even equation with the variable on both sides