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Ezra has $15 to spend on a taxi ride. The taxi company charges a flat rate of $3, plus $2.00 per mile. What is the maximum amount of miles Ezra can afford to travel in this taxi?

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User Medrano
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3 + 2x = 15
2x = 12
x = 6

Ezra can afford to travel 6 miles max.
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User Alex Emilov
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