Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Algebra: Equations and Inequalities - 6.3 Applications of Linear Equations - Exercise Set 6.3 - Page 375: 32

Answer

20 times

Work Step by Step

Consider the equation for the condition at which the toll for the bridge with discount pass is equal to the toll for the bridge without discount $5x=30+3.50x$ Here, x is the number of times in a month the bridge must be used Now, solve the above equation $\begin{align} & 5x=30+3.50x \\ & 5x-3.50x=30 \\ & 1.5x=30 \\ & x=20 \end{align}$ Thus, the number of times in a month the bridge must be used is 20.
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