A pilot takes a taxi from the airport to a hotel. The taxi driver charges a $2.50 initial charge plus $2.65 per mile. Which equa

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A pilot takes a taxi from the airport to a hotel. The taxi driver charges a $2.50 initial charge plus $2.65 per mile. Which equa

tion can be used to find y, the total cost of the trip, if x represents the number of miles of the trip?Y=2.65x+2.50y=2.50x+2.65y=2.65(x+2.50)y=2.65x−2.50

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Anna007 [38] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-15T11:39:57+03:00

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Answer:

Y=2.65x+2.50

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that:

Initial charge = $2.50

Charge per mile = $2.65

Find the total cost (y) of the trip ; if number of miles = x

Total cost of trip = initial charge + (charge per mile * number of miles)

y = $2.50 + ($2.65 * x)

y = $2.50 + $2.65x