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The yellow cab company charges just $0.25 a mile but it cost $5 to get in the cab. Express cab charges no fee to get in the cab but $1.50 a mile for the ride. for what length of Drive is the cost for both companies the same?

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Answer:

Explanation:

0.25x+5=y

1.50x=y

Point of intersection at (4,6) therefore at 4 miles both will cost 6 dollars.

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