Question

2. The driver of a taxi charges $2 every minute plus a pickup fee of $3. (a) Write an expression for the total cost of a taxi ride. (b) How much does an 18-min drive cost?

Answer 1

A: f(x)=2x+3. or y=2x+3
B: f(x)=2(18) +3. y=2(18)+3
2×18=36
36+3=39
$39 for 18 mins

Answer 2

A) For a one minute car ride you would pay a total of $5.00.

B) For a 18 minute car ride, you would pay $39.00