Question

A cab company charges an initial rate of $2.50 for a ride, plus $0.40 for each mile driven. What is the equation that models the total fee for using this cab company? Write into an equation and then graph it.

Answer 1

your equation would be 2.50 + .40x = ?
so you would have 2.50 for the initial rate plus .40 for every mile so that would be represented as .40x . so lets say you took a cab ride 20 miles away so you would have 2.50 +.40(20)=10.50 so your total fee would end up being $10.50

Answer 2

The equation that models the total fee for using this cab company

`y=\$2.50+\$0.40* x`

Explanation:

Initial rate charged by company = $2.50

Amount charged for an each mile = $0.40

Let the miles cover during a ride = x

Total cost of ride can given as = y

The equation that models the total fee for using this cab company

`y=\$2.50+\$0.40* x`

The graphical interpretation equation in an image.