Question

Write a function to describe the following scenario.

A taxi driver charges a $5 flat fee to
enter the car and $0.50 per mile.
What is the total cost of a taxi ride?
y = [?]x + [?]

Answer 1

y = $0.50x + $5. $7 if you went 4 miles

Explanation:

$0.50 will be the coefficient for the variable x since the amount changes based on how many miles you ride. $5 will be the amount you are charged just for getting into the taxi and doesn't change depending on how many miles you go.

`y=0.50x+5`

I used x = 4 for the number of miles travelled.

`y=0.50(4)+5`

`y=2+5`

`y=` $7 total cost