Question

In one U.S city, the taxi cost is $2 plus $0.60 per mile. If you are traveling from the airport, there is an additional charge of $5.50 for tolls. How far can you travel from the airport by taxi for $43.50?

Answer 1

Answer:

60 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

x ----> the number of miles  

we know that

The number of miles multiplied by $0.60 per mile plus $2 plus the charge of $5.50 for tolls (because you are travelling from the airport)  must be equal to  $43.50

so

The linear equation that represent this problem is

$0.60x+2+5.50=43.50$

Solve for x

Combine like terms left side

$0.60x+7.50=43.50$

subtract 7.50 both sides

$0.60x=43.50-7.50$

$0.60x=36$

divide by 0.60 both sides

$x=60\ miles$