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A taxi charges an airport pickup fee of $3 plus $1.50 for each mile traveled. If a taxi ride cost John $36, how many miles did John travel in the taxi?

A taxi charges an airport pickup fee of $3 plus $1.50 for each mile traveled. If a taxi ride cost John $36, how many miles did John travel in the taxi?
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A taxi charges an airport pickup fee of $3 plus $1.50 for each mile traveled. If a taxi ride cost John $36, how many miles did John travel in the taxi?

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John travelled 22 miles.

$36 - $3 = $33

$33/$1.50 = 22 miles

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