Question

A cab ride costs $4 plus $1.75 per mile driven

How do I write an equation to represent the cab fare

Answer 1

Admission= $4.00
1 Mile After Admission= $1.75

So let's say u drove 1 Mile to your house from the store:

$4.00+$1.75=$5.75

Answer 2

y = total cost

x = miles driven

y =4 +1.75x