Question

A taxi cab company charges a flat amount of 5$ plus a rate of 3$ per mile if the cost of the fare was 41$ then which of the following equations canne used to determine the number of miles traveled ,x?

A.41=3x+5
B.41=3+5x
C.41=(3+5)x
D.41=(5)(3x)

Answer 1

A. 41=3x+5

Explanation:

We for sure know that no matter what, you have to pay $5. And that for 1 mile, you pay $3. If the number of miles traveled is x , then you have to multiply 3 with x. Since the total was $41, the equation will equal 41.

3x+5=41