Question

A taxi cab charges an initial fee of $3.50. Each 1/8 mile costs $0.23. Write an equation for the total cost, c, depending on the number of miles, m, you drove.

Answer 1

3.50 + 1.84m = c

Explanation:

Multiply 0.23 by 8 to get 1.84, the cost per mile.

Multipy that my m, the miles you drove.

Then add the initial fee of 3.50.