Final answer:
To solve this problem, we need to set up an equation using the given information. Let's say the base fee is 'B' and the additional charge per mile is 'M.' We can set up the equation as: B + Mx = $132.23, where 'x' represents the number of miles driven. We can solve this equation to find the value of 'x' which represents the number of miles driven by Kim.
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve this problem, we need to set up an equation using the given information. Let's say the base fee is 'B' and the additional charge per mile is 'M.' We can set up the equation as: B + Mx = $132.23, where 'x' represents the number of miles driven. We can solve this equation to find the value of 'x' which represents the number of miles driven by Kim.
First, we need to determine the value of 'B' which is the base fee. Since the total payment is $132.23, and the base fee is a fixed amount, we can subtract the additional charge per mile from the total to get the base fee. Let's assume the additional charge per mile is '0.50,' then the base fee would be $132.23 - (0.50x) = $B.
Next, we can substitute the value of 'B' into the original equation to solve for 'x.' So, the equation becomes: ($132.23 - (0.50x)) + Mx = $132.23. Simplifying the equation, we get: 0.50x + Mx = $132.23.
Since we don't have the value of the additional charge per mile, we can't solve for 'x' using this equation. Therefore, we need more information to determine the value of 'x' or the number of miles driven by Kim.