Question

A taxi ride in a large city costs $2.75 plus 5 for each mile traveled. write an equation to represent the situation where D is the distance traveled and see is the total cost of the trip. if Brandon traveled 9.5 miles by taxi how much was the cost C of his taxi ride?

Answer 1

(a) c = 2.75 + 5d

(b) $50.25

Explanation:

(a)

The information tells us the following:

Cost of a taxi ride = $2.75 + (5 * number of miles travelled)

We can use the variables c and d to represent the descriptions:

c = 2.75 + 5d

(b)

Substitute 9.5 into the equation as d:

c = 2.75 + 5(9.5)

Simplify:

c = 2.75 + 47.5

c = 50.25

Therefore, the cost of a 9.5 mile ride is $50.25.

Answer 2

Answer: $50.25

Explanation:

First, we will write an equation to represent this situation.

C = $2.75 + $5D

Next, we will substitute 9.5 miles into D and solve.

C = $2.75 + $5D

C = $2.75 + $5(9.5)

C = $50.25