SOLUTION: 1) A taxi charges $3.25 for the first mile, and then $3.00 for each mile after that. If the total charge is $13.75, then how far is the taxi ride? Write an equation representin

Question 159371: 1) A taxi charges $3.25 for the first mile, and then $3.00 for each mile after that. If the total charge is $13.75, then how far is the taxi ride? Write an equation representing this question. JUSTIFY AND SOLVE THE EQUATION.
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A taxi charges $3.25 for the first mile, and then $3.00 for each mile after that. If the total charge is $13.75, then how far is the taxi ride? Write an equation representing this question. JUSTIFY AND SOLVE THE EQUATION.
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Let the number of miles traveled be "x":
EQUATION:
c(x) = 3.25 + (x-1)3
13.75 = 3.25 + 3x -3
13.50 = 3x
x = 4.5 miles
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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