Question

Michael has less than $20 to spend for a taxi. The charge for the taxi is

$6 plus $2 per mile. Which of the following inequalities represents the
miles, m Michael can ride?

Answer 1

2m + 6 < 20

Explanation:

A flat $6 plus $2 per mile is represented as 2m + 6, with m as the number of miles you can go.

This 2m + 6 must be LESS THAN Michael's $20. Therefore, this gives us:

2m + 6 < 20

2m: $2 per mile

6: the initial cost

20: how much money Michael has