document.write( "Question 1016011: A taxi cab company charges a flat fee of $3.10 and then an additional $2.80 for each mile. If a taxi fare is $53.50, how many miles was the trip? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #632481 by macston(5194)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! . \n" ); document.write( "m=number of miles \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Fare=$3.10+$2.80m \n" ); document.write( "$53.50=$3.10+$2.80m \n" ); document.write( "$50.40=$2.80m \n" ); document.write( "18=m \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "ANSWER: The trip was 18 miles. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |