document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1172624>Question 1172624</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Joe's Taxi Service charges a flat rate plus an additional $0.45 per mile. If someone takes one of Joe's taxis for 13 miles and is charged $12.35, determine the<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "a: What does Joe charge for the flat rate?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "b: Write an equation that represents the total cost of riding in Joe's taxi as a function of the number of miles driven.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "c: If someone rides in one of Joe's taxis and pays $23.15, how many miles did he travel? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "$12.35=FR+0.45(13); the last term=$5.85<BR>\n" );
document.write( "$6.50=Flat Rate.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "$23.15=FR+0.45m=$6.50+0.45m<BR>\n" );
document.write( "$16.65=0.45m<BR>\n" );
document.write( "m=37 miles <BR>\n" );
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