SOLUTION: Write an equation that expresses the information in the problem. Use the letter y to represent the fare and x to represent the number of miles. (A taxi driver charges a flat rate

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Question 918914: Write an equation that expresses the information in the problem. Use the letter y to represent the fare and x to represent the number of miles.
(A taxi driver charges a flat rate of $3, plus $2 for every mile traveled. What is the fare for a 1 mile ride? 2 miles? 3 miles?)

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write an equation that expresses the information in the problem. Use the letter y to represent the fare and x to represent the number of miles.
(A taxi driver charges a flat rate of $3, plus $2 for every mile traveled. What is the fare for a 1 mile ride? 2 miles? 3 miles?)
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y = 3 + 2x

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