Question

Solve each problem below. Show your steps. The Yellow Cab Company charges just $0.25 a mile, but it costs $5 to get in the cab. Express Cab charges no fee to get in the cab, but $1.50 a mile for the ride. Write the equations for both companies. Let y = total cost of ride and x = miles. (14) Yellow Cab Company: (15)Express Cab: (16) If you are going 7 miles, which cab company should you call? (17) If you are going 3 miles, which company should you call?(18)for what length of drive is the cost equal ?​

Answer 1

14. $5+$.25x=y
15. $1.5x=y
16. Yellow cab, 5+.25(7)=6.75
17. Express cab, 1.5(3)=4.50