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Equation for Taxi A:C= 1.50m + 2Equation for Taxi B:C = 2mBoth companies charge the same amount at ____miles which would cost $__

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First we can assume the next equality

1.5m+2=2m

we need to clear m

2=2m-1.5m

2=0.5m

m=2/0.5

m=4

the cost will be

C=1.5(4)+2=8

Both companies charge the same amount at 4 miles which would cost $8

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