Question

In one U.S. city, the taxi cost is $3 plus $0.50 per mile. If you are traveling from the airport, there is an additional charge of $4.50 for tolls. How far can you travel from theairport by taxi for $25.00?

Answer 1

We have the next equation

x is the miles

3+0.5x+4.50=25

0.5x+7.5=25

0.5x=25-7.5

0.5x=17.5

x=17.5/0.5

x=35

You can traveld 35 milles from th