SOLUTION: Can you show the work as well as the answer please. Problem: A 2 mile cab ride costs $5.25. A 5 mile cab ride costs $10.50. How much does a 3.8 mile cab ride cost?

Question 217471: Can you show the work as well as the answer please.
Problem:
A 2 mile cab ride costs $5.25. A 5 mile cab ride costs $10.50. How much does a 3.8 mile cab ride cost?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A 2 mile cab ride costs $5.25. A 5 mile cab ride costs $10.50. How much does a 3.8 mile cab ride cost?
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Write a linear equation using the given values as follows
x1 = 2; y1 = 5.25
x2 = 5; y2 = 10.50
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Find slope (m) using the slope formula: m =
m = = = 1.75
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Use the point/slope equation: y - y1 = m(x - x1)
y - 5.25 = 1.75(x - 2)
y - 5.25 = 1.75x - 3.5
y = 1.75x - 3.5 + 5.25
y = 1.75x + 1.75; the equation
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Find the cost of a 3.8 mi cab ride, substitute 3.8 for x and find y
y = 1.75(3.8) + 1.75
y = 6.65 + 1.75
y = $8.40 for 3.8 mi ride

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