Question

A taxi driver charges a $2 gas fee plus $1.25 for each mile. He charges a customer

$17 for a ride. Write and solve an equation to find the distance the customer
traveled in the taxi. *

Answer 1

$2+$1.25x=$17

Explanation:

You have to add the $2 to the $1.25 for each mile then multiply that by x to get $17. I think but I could be wrong

Answer 2

I think the answer is y=2(17)+1.25.