Question

If I have 46 $ and the taxi cab charges 0.60$ plus 7$ fee how far can I ride

Answer 1

65 miles

Explanation:

costs = flat fee + cost per mile * miles

46 = 7+ .60m

Subtract 7 from each side

46-7 = 7+.6m-7

39 = .6m

Divide each side by .6

39/.6 = m

65 miles