Question

Xochitl is ordering a taxi from an online taxi service. The taxi charges $3 just for the pickup and then an additional $1.75 per mile driven. How much would a taxi ride cost if Xochitl is riding for 4 miles? How much would a taxi ride cost that is m miles long?

Answer 1

A four mile ride would cost $10

Explanation:

Let T be the total ride cost

Let M be the amount of miles driven

T = 1.75M + 3

You can now sub in any distance in miles into the equation, but for this instance lets sub in 4 miles

T = 1.75*(4) + 3

T = 7 + 3

T = 10

Therefore, a four mile ride would cost 10 dollars