Question

The total cost of a taxi consists of a mileage rate and an initial fee. A rider notices that at
4 miles the cost was $12.00 and at 6 miles the cost was $16.50. Which of the following
equations can be used to model the total cost of a taxi ride, y, as a function of length of
ride in miles, X?

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

trial and error

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

You have two data points: (4, 12) and (6, 16.50).

Slope of line through points = (16.50-12)/(6-4) = 4.50/2 = 2.25

equation of line:

y = 2.25x + 3