Question

Jacob took a taxi from his house to the airport. The taxi company charged a pick-up fee of $1.30 plus $5 per mile. The total fare was $16.30, not including the tip. Write and solve an equation which can be used to determine x, the number of miles in the taxi ride.

Answer 1

The taxi company charged a pick-up fee of $1.20 plus $4.75 per mile. The total fare was $48.70, not including the tip.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Equation: 5x + 1.30 = 16.30

Answer: x = 3

Explanation:

5x + 1.3 = 16.3

-1.3 -1.3

5x = 15

5x/5 = 15/5

x=3