Question

A taxi service charges an initial $5 fee, plus $2 per mile driven. A. Write an equation to represent the situation. B. How much is the taxi service for 150 miles driven?

Answer 1

A. 5+2m
B. $305.
This is because 150*2=300, plus an initial fee of five dollars. 300+5 is 305.

Answer 2

A. 5+2x
B. 5+2x
=5+2(150)
=5+300
=305