Question

You already owe $4.32 in overdue rental fees and are returning a movie that 4 days late. Now you owe $6.48. define a variable. Then write and solve an equation to find the daily fine for an overdue movie.

Answer 1

2.16 is the daily fine. $6.48 subtracted by $4.32 equals $2.16

Answer 2

4x-4.32=6.48

x=fine per day

6.48-4.32=$2.16 is the total fine

2.16/4 = .54 per day