Write an equation based on the problem 3.25 is fixed cost, and 1.80 is variable cost, so the equation will be 3.25 + 1.80x = 19.00 x represents the distance she can travel
Solve the equation 3.25 + 1.80x = 19.00 1.80x = 19.00 - 3.25 1.80x = 15.75 x = 15.75/1.80 x = 8.75