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In one U.S. City alone the taxi cost is 2$ plus $0.90 per mile. If you are traveling from the airport there is an additional charge of $6.00 for tolls. How far can you travel from the airport by taxi for $21.50

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x-\ amount\ of\ miles\\\\ 2+0,9x+6=21,5\\\\ 0,9x+8=21,5\ \ \ |Subtract\ 8\\\\ 0,9x=13,5\ \ \ |Divide\ by\ 0,9\\\\ x=15\\\\ I\ can\ travel\ 15\ miles.
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