CPM Homework Help : CCAA8 Problem 3-61

Mailboxes Plus sends packages overnight for $\$5$ plus $\$0.25$ per ounce. United Packages charges $\$2$ plus $\$0.35$ per ounce. Mr. Molinari noticed that his package would cost the same to mail using either service. How much does his package weigh?

Hint:

Write equations for both brands.

$y=$ total cost
$x=$ weight in ounces

Hint:

Set the equations equal to each other to solve for $x$ .