Question

Emma took a taxi from the airport to her house.She paid a flat fee of $5 plus $3.70 per mile. The fare came to $42. For Emma's taxi ride, which equation gives the correct distance (d) in miles?

A) 5+3.7=42⋅d
B) (5+3.7)d=42
C) 5+3.7⋅d=42
D) 5⋅d+3.7=42

Answer 1

Explanation:

5+3.7·=42

Answer 2

C) 5+3.7⋅d=42

Explanation:

what Emma pays = flat fee plus charge per mile * miles

C = 5 + 3.7 d

42 = 5+ 3.7d