Question

A taxi charges $1.25 per mile and a flat fee of $2.75. How much would Maria pay for a 5 mile ride?

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

so you write the expression 2.75+1.25x= ?

If we subsitute the X for 5(miles) the we'll have the expression 2.75+1.25(5)= ?

and if you simplify that you will get 9.