Question

A taxi ride cost a flat fee of of $4.00 plus an additional $1.25 per mile. How many miles would a person travel if they paid $19.00?​

Answer 1

Answer:

12

Step-by-step explanation:

4 + 1.25m= 19

4-4   19-4

1.25m= 15

1.25/1.25    15/1.25

m=12

Answer 2

Answer:

12 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

Subtract 19-4 to get you the price without the intial fee. The answer is 15. Then divide 15/1.25 to get you 12 miles.