Question

A taxi charges $1.75 plus a free of $0.75 for each mile traveled the total cost of a ride without a tip is, $4.75. How many miles in the trip Use m for the number of miles traveled.

Answer 1

4.75=1.75+0.75m
3=0.75m
m=4
Answer: 4 miles travelled

Answer 2

4 miles traveled

Explanation:

1.75 + 0.75m = 4.75.

4.75 - 1.75 = 3

3 ÷ 0.75 = 4