75.25x + 3604 = 300.50x 300.50x - 75.25x = 3604 225.25x = 3604 x = 16 Both companies charged the same at 16 tons first answer 16 tons -------------------- 300.50x = 300.50(16) = $4,808 both companies charged the same are $4,808 second answer is $4,808
