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Two taxi services charge different rates. Taxi A charges $0.70 per mile

traveled plus an initial charge of $3.00. Taxi B charges $0.90 per mile
traveled. The situation is modeled by this system, where x is the number of
miles traveled and y is the charge for that distance, in cents:
y = 70x + 300
y = 90x
How many miles must each taxi travel for the charges to be equal, and what
is the charge for that distance?
A. Each must travel 9 miles, and the charge is $8.10.
B. Each must travel 10 miles, and the charge is $10.00.
C. The charges will never be equal no matter how far each travels.

2 Answers

5 votes

Answer:

none of the above

Step-by-step explanation

70x + 300 = 90x

300 = 20x

15 = x

User Kornelija
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4 votes

Answer:

each must travel 15 miles, and the charge is $13.50

Explanation:

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User Sanich
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