Question

Melissa rented a Segway, a stand up scooter, in downtown Austin, Tx. The store charges a $3.25 initial charge plus $2.50 per mile. Which equation can be used to find y, the total cost of the rental, if x represents the number of miles Melissa rode on the Segway?

Answer 1

Answer:
y = $3.25 + $2.50x
Explanation:
1) Looking at the problem, we know that Melissa will be charged $3.25 regardless of the number of miles she travels. Using this information, we can begin building the equation:
y = $3.25

2) Next, we can look at the $2.50 per mile.
Melissa is being charged $2.50 per mile
x = the number of miles she rode
multiply $2.50 by x to find how much she was charged for travel distance. So:
$2.50x

3) Combine part 1 with part 2.
Add the charge for the miles ($2.50x) traveled to the initial charge ($3.25)
y = $3.25 + $2.50x

Answer 2

y = 2.50× + 3.25

Explanation:

For example if Melissa rode 8 miles:

y = 2.50(8) + 3.25

y = 20.00 + 3.25

y = $23.25