SOLUTION: The cost of a taxi ride is an intial fee plus 1.50$ for each mile. Your fare for 9 miles is 15.50. Write an equation for the cost y in terms of miles x.
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Question 976028: The cost of a taxi ride is an intial fee plus 1.50$ for each mile. Your fare for 9 miles is 15.50. Write an equation for the cost y in terms of miles x.
Answer by FrankM(1040) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Cost=$2.00+$1.50*miles
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