Question

Latanya is ordering a taxi from an online taxi service. The taxi charges $2 just for the pickup and then an additional $1.75 per mile driven. How much would a taxi ride cost if Latanya is riding for 9 miles? How much would a taxi ride cost that is m miles long?

Answer 1

Explanation:

First create an equation: y = 1.75x + 2

y = total cost of trip

x = number of miles

For 9 miles, substitute in 9 for x and solve

y = 1.75(9) + 2

y = 15.75 + 2

y = 17.75 Total cost of a 9 mile trip is $17.75

In general, for m miles..... y = 1.75m + 2