document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=3518>Question 3518</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A taxi charges an initial charge of $3.  Your fare will be computed as the $3 charge plus 20 cents for every mile traveled.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "a) Write the cost (C) of a taxi ride in terms of the number of miles ridden (X).<BR>\n" );
document.write( "b) If the fare is $4.70, how far did you ride?   </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "4.70 = 3+.20x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Subtract 3 from each side to isolate the variable.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4.70-3 = 3+.20x-3<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1.70 = .20x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Divide .20 from each side:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1.70/.20 = .20x/.20<BR>\n" );
document.write( "8.5 = x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Check:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4.70 = 3+(.20)(8.5)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4.70 = 3+1.7<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4.70 = 4.70 <p> <marquee behavior=\"alternate\">Solved By: NtNk</marquee> </SPAN>\n" );
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