Edith rides in an Oober that charges a flat rate of $6.75 plus $3.20 per mile. If the ride share service charges $40.03 in total for her trip, how many miles is her ride? Enter your NUMERICAL answer only

Ahmed Abdelbaset asked Jun 14, 2022

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Ahmed Abdelbaset asked Jun 14, 2022

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Answer:

10.4 miles

Explanation:

c(m) = trip cost

c(m) = 6.75 + 3.2m

40.03 = 6.75 = 3.2m

33.28 = 3.2m

m = 10.4

Chan Chun Him answered Jun 19, 2022

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