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A taxi charges a flat rate of $1.75, plus an additional $0.65 per mile. If Erica has at most $10 to spend on the cab ride, how far could she travel?

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Answer: 12.69 miles approx

Explanation:

let x represent the number of miles traveled

1.75 + 0.65x = 10

0.65x = 8.25

x = 12.69 miles approx

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