Question

A taxi cab driver charges an initial flag drop fee of $2.75, plus $1.50 for each mile driven. Which equation models this situation if x= the number of miles driven and y=the total cost of a taxi ride?

Answer 1

$\bf \begin{array}{llll} \stackrel{miles}{x}&\stackrel{cost}{y}\\ \cline{1-2} 0&2.75+1.50(0)&\leftarrow \textit{initial fee}\\ 1&2.75+1.50(1)\\ 2&2.75+1.50(2)\\ 3&2.75+1.50(3)\\ 4&2.75+1.50(4)\\ x&2.75+1.50(x)\\ \end{array}~\hspace{7em}\boxed{y=2.75+1.5x}$