Answer to Question #248397 in Algebra for bob ross

Question

the cost of electricity from Electron is a flat rate of $500 plus $20/month. the cost of electricity from Vector is a flat rate of $400 plus $25/month at what point do the two companies have an equal cost

Answer 1

$500+20x=400+25x$

$5x=100$

$x=\frac{100}{5}=20$

The two companies have an equal cost at 20 months.