Question

A new taxi company, Littleton Cabs, just opened in town. A cab ride for m miles costs 8.5+2m dollars. Polly took a 14-mile cab ride to the airport. What price did Polly pay for her cab ride?

Answer 1

Answer: 36.50

Step-by-step explanation: I took the IXL

Answer 2

$36.50

Explanation:

To find the price she paid, plug in 14 as m and simplify:

8.5 + 2m

8.5 + 2(14)

8.5 + 28

= 36.5

So, Polly paid $36.50