Question

Ann took a taxi home from the airport. The taxi fare was $2.10 per mile, and she gave the driver a tip of $5. Ann paid a total of $49.10

Write an equation to determine the distance in miles (x) between the airport and Ann's home.


Write an equation to determine the distance in miles (x) between the airport and Ann's home.

Answer 1

d = miles from the airport to home.
2.1*d+5=49.10 solve for d
d=49.10-5/2.1 = 21 miles