Systems of Equations

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Solving systems of equations algebraically
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Two car-rental agencies are competing for business. Mertz charges $35 a day and $0.15 per mile, and Mavis charges $20 a day and $0.45 per mile. Write an equation that represents the charges to rent a car at each agency.

2

Solve the systems of equations. Show all work and write the point of intersection as an ordered pair

1

What is the point of intersection? Explain what it means.

1

Which agency should you choose? Why?