Question

A taxi charges $1.75 plus a fee of $0.75 for each mile traveled. The total cost of a ride, without a tip, is $4.75. How many miles is the trip? Use m for the number of miles traveled

Answer 1

4.75= 1.75+0.75x

x=4 miles

1)simplify both sides of equation

2) Flip te equation = 0.75x+1.75=4.75

3) Subtract 1.75 from both sides

4) Divide both sides by 0.75

Explanation:

Answer 2

.75m + 1.75 = 4.75

(.75m = 3.00)100

75m = 300

m = 4 miles