<h3>For 22 kilometers, the two companies charge the same total fare</h3><h3>The total fare is $ 48</h3>
<em><u>Solution:</u></em>
Let "x" be the kilometers travelled
<em><u>For, Mr buchanan, the first cost $26 upfront and $1 per kilometer</u></em>
Therefore,
Cost : 26 + 1x ------- eqn 1
<em><u>The second costs $4 plus $2 per kilometer</u></em>
Therefore,
Cost : 4 + 2x -------- eqn 2
<em><u>For a certain driving distance, the two companies charge the same total fare</u></em>
Therefore, eqn 1 must be equal to eqn 2
26 + 1x = 4 + 2x
2x - 1x = 26 - 4
x = 22
Thus, for 22 kilometers, the two companies charge the same total fare
<em><u>What is the total fare?</u></em>
Substitute x = 22 in eqn 2
Cost: 4 + 2(22) = 4 + 44 = 48
Thus total fare is $ 48
