Question

Jim Panzee got in a taxi that charges a $10 flat fee plus $3 per mile traveled. Write an equation that shows the relationship between the miles traveled, x and the total cost of a ride, y . Complete the table showing the costs of getting in the taxi, taking a 5 mile ride, and taking a 10 mile ride. Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

the total is $25 for a 5 mile ride.

the total is $40 for a 10 mile ride.

Explanation:

x*3+y= total

5*3=$15

$15+$10=$25

10*3=$30

$30+$10=$40