SOLUTION: A cab ride costs $1.70 plus $.10 a mile traveled if you use the Blue Cab Company. The cost is $1.55 plus $.15 per mile traveled if you use the Red Cab Company. For what distance wi
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Question 673846: A cab ride costs $1.70 plus $.10 a mile traveled if you use the Blue Cab Company. The cost is $1.55 plus $.15 per mile traveled if you use the Red Cab Company. For what distance will the cab rides cost the same?
Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.70+.10x=1.55+.15x
.10x-.15x=1.55-1.70
.05x=.15
x=.15/.05
x=3 miles ans.
Proof:
1.70+.10*3=1.55+.15*3
1.70+.30=1.55+.45
2.00=2.00
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