<span>The cost of each mile is $2.50.
If you simplify the expression given you will get the following.
y = 3.75 + 2.50(x - 3)
y = 3.75 + 2.50x - 7.50
y = 2.50x - 3.75.
Knowing that x is the number of miles and 2.50 is the number being multiplied by, we know that the cost per mile is 2.50. </span>
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A ( 1, 1) → A' (1-3, 1+4) A' (-2, 5)
If you're trying to solve for x, keep in mind the ln (natural log) of e is 1. So take the natural log of both sides, which will give you ln Y = ln e^x. The ln and e essentially cancel out, so you're left with x = ln Y.