Question

Carter is ordering a taxi from an online taxi service. The taxi charges $2.50 just for

the pickup and then an additional $2 per mile driven. How much would a taxi ride
cost if Carter is riding for 7 miles? How much would a taxi ride cost that is m miles
long?

Answer 1

Explanation:

y=(7 miles x $2) + $2.50

y= $16.50

Answer 2

$16.50

Explanation:

y=mx+b

y is total cost, m is the miles, x is the cost per mile driven, and b is the pickup charge.

y=(7 miles x $2) + $2.50

y= $16.50