Question

) A taxi in Samsville costs $6 for the initial fee and $2.50 for each mile. (a) Write an equation representing C, the cost of the one taxi ride in Samsville, and m, the number of miles traveled in that taxi ride. (b) How many miles did Violet travel if she paid a total of $41?

Answer 1

(a) C = 6 + 2.50m

(b) 6 + 2.50m = 41

2.50m = 35

m = 14 miles