You have decided to get in shape and are about to sign up for a new gym membership Fitness Planet Charges you an intro fee of $30, and an additional $2 every time you visit. In-Shape City Charges you an intro fee of only $20, but an additional $3 every time you visit. Set up an equation to represent the situation. When is the total cost for each plan the same? Which gym should you sign up for and why?
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You have decided to get in shape and are about to sign up for a new gym membership
Fitness Planet Charges you an intro fee of $30, and an additional $2 every time you visit.
In-Shape City Charges you an intro fee of only $20, but an additional $3 every time you visit.
Set up an equation to represent the situation. When is the total cost for each plan the same?
Which gym should you sign up for and why?
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