document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=797039>Question 797039</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\">  You are taking a taxi. The driver charges an initial fare of $2 plus $1.75 for every mile driven. How far can you travel in a taxi if you want to leave the driver a $3.50 tip, and you want to spend no more than $16.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Money for the trip:: 16-3.50 = 12.50<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cost(x) = 2 + 1.75x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "12.50 = 2 + 1.75x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1.75x = 10.50<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 6 miles<BR>\n" );
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