Question

A taxi charges $2.15 plus a fee of $0.39 for each mile traveled. The total cost of a ride, without a
tip, is $9.81. How many miles is the trip? Use m for the number of miles traveled.

Answer 1

Answer:4.75= 1.75+0.75x

x=4 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

1)simplify both sides of equation

2) Flip te equation = 0.75x+1.75=4.75

3) Subtract 1.75 from both sides

4) Divide both sides by 0.75