Question

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

Answer 1

Erica can travel 12 miles

subtract 1.75 by 10. Then divide that number by .65



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Answer 2

x= the total distance Erica can travel

1.75 + .65x= 10
The 1.75 is the initial rate and the .65x is the cost of traveling x miles. The 10 represents how much money you spend which is $10.

1.75 + .65x= 10
.65x = 8.25
x= 12.6923

Erica can travel about 12.5 miles for $10