Question

A cab charges 1.45 for the flat fee and 0.55 for each mile. Write and solve an inequality to determine how many miles Ariel can travel if she has 35 dollars to spend

Answer 1

m = mile

.55m + 1.45 [less than or equal to] 35

subtract 1.45

.55m = 33.55

divide by .55

m = 61 miles or less

Answer 2

y>ax+b

b: A cab charges 1.45 for the flat fee
a: and 0.55 for each mile
x: miles she can travel
y: total money she has (35$)

so: 35>0.55 x + 1.45

solve for x:

0.55 x < 35 - 1.45

x< 61