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A taxi driver charges $4.00 plus $2.00 per minute. How long was a ride that cost $16.00?
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A taxi driver charges $4.00 plus $2.00 per minute. How long was a ride that cost $16.00?

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2x + 4 = 16

2x = 12

x = 6

The ride was 6 minutes.
User Igal K
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I think it would be 8 minutes.
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