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Gasoline Price and Distance Calculation

Very Hard Heart Of Algebra Linear Equations And Inequalities

In a certain town, the price per gallon of gasoline is modeled by the equation:

$$p = 3.50 - 0.05d$$

where p is the price in dollars and d is the distance in miles from the distribution center.

Currently, the price of gasoline is $2.75 per gallon. Find the distance d from the distribution center at which this price is reached.

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