Solving Application Problems

Sean is deciding whether to select a satellite receiver or cable for his television programming. The satellite receiver costs $298.90 and the monthly charge is $68.70. With cable, there is no initial cost to purchase equipment, but the monthly charge for comparable channels is $74.80. After how many months will the total cost of the two systems be equal?

Rule #1 - Name Stuff
Question #1 - Name what?
Answer #1 - What does it want?

"After how many months will the total cost of the two systems be equal?"

M = # of Months to Equality

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