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A taxi charges an airport pickup fee of $3 plus $1.50 for each mile traveled. If a taxi ride cost John $36, how many miles did John travel in the taxi? 31 miles 21 miles 22 mile…

A taxi charges an airport pickup fee of $3 plus $1.50 for each mile traveled. If a taxi ride cost John $36, how many miles did John travel in the taxi? 31 miles 21 miles 22 mile…
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A taxi charges an airport pickup fee of $3 plus $1.50 for each mile traveled. If a taxi ride cost John $36, how many miles did John travel in the taxi?

31 miles
21 miles
22 miles
32 miles

User Holiday
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11 votes

Answer:

Explanation:

1.5x + 3 = 36

1.5x = 33

x = 22 miles

User Ignat Galkin
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Answer:

Explanation:

36-3=33

33 divided by 1.5 equals 22

answer is 22 miles

User Caligoanimus
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