In this question, we're trying to find the initial fee.
We know that the kayak has an hourly charge of $7.49 + a 1 time initial fee.
He rents the kayak for 2 hours.
He pays a total of $35.18
Lets turn this into an equation:
35.18 = 7.49(2) + x
In this case, we're trying to find "x" (x = initial fee)
Solve the equation:
35.18 = 7.49(2) + x
35.18 = 14.98 + x
Subtract 14.98 from both sides
20.2 = x
This means that the initial fee was $20.20
Answer:
$20.20
