Question

Mrs. roldan took a taxi to the United Center. The taxi driver charged an $4 initial fee and $2 for every mile. The final cost of the taxi ride was $28. How many miles was mrs roldans taxi ride write an equation and show your work.

Answer 1

12 miles

Explanation:

Equation: (28-4) / 2 = 12 miles

Work: 28-4=24 24/2=12 answer = 12 miles

Answer 2

12 miles

Explanation:

28 - 4 = 24

$24 divided by $2 = 12 miles