Lving equations of the form ax + b = cx + d 2 3 questions 1 2 3 question 3 the cost of maintaining car a is $300 per year plus $.014 per mile driven. the cost of maintaining car b is $200 per year plus $.025 per mile driven. how many miles are driven in the first year in order for the total costs between car a and b to be equal? car a = 300 + .014x car b = 200 + .025x solve the following equation to determine when costs are equal 300 + .014x = 200 + .025x .011x=100