Question

a taxi driver charges $1.25 per mile. the driver also chargers a one time $10 fee. write and solve a equation to determine how many miles are driven , for the driver to charge $39 total

Answer 1

23.2 miles

Explanation:

10 + 1.25x

x = number of miles

so if the total cost is $39, this is the equation:

10 + 1.25x = 39

Solve:

10 + 1.25x = 39

1.25x = 29

x = 23.2

So the answer will be 23.2 miles.