Answer:
see the explanation
Step-by-step explanation:
we know that
A linear function in slope intercept form is equal to

where
m is the slope or unit rate
b is the y-intercept
x is the independent variable or input value
f(x) is the dependent variable or output value
In this problem we have

where
m is the number of miles
f(m) is the cab company's fare in dollars
we have that
In this context
<em>Slope</em>
The slope or unit rate is equal to the cost per mile for the riders trip
The slope is $3 per mile
<em>Y-intercept</em>
The y-intercept is the cost of the riders trip when the number of miles is equal to zero, also is called the initial value.
The y-intercept is $5
It represents 1/2, 50% or half of the equation.
it’s also the numerator, tells how many pieces you have from the whole.
The square root of 700 is about 26.45, so it lies between 26 and 27