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The cost of a taxi ride is represented by the function c(m)=2m+4, where m is the number of miles traveled. What is the cost per mile of the cab?

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Answer:

cost per mile = $2.

Explanation:

Given the cost function, c(m) = 2m + 4,

Where the m represents the number of miles traveled, and $2 is the cost per mile of the cab. The $4 represents the flat rate, a set fee, or the initial value.

Therefore, the cost per mile of the cab is $2.

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