document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1204232>Question 1204232</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The cost of hiring a taxi is given by the formula C = 2.25d + 15 where d is the distance travelled in kilometres. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "(a) Find the cost of travelling 20km\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(b). a trip costs a passenger $87. How far did the passenger travel? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The cost of hiring a taxi is given by the formula C = 2.25d + 15 where d is the distance travelled in kilometres.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(a) Find the cost of travelling 20km\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(b) a trip costs a passenger $87. How far did the passenger travel?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(a)  Substitute d = 20 kilometers into the formula.\r\n" );
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document.write( "     Get  for the cost  C = 2.25*20 + 15  dollars.\r\n" );
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document.write( "     Complete calculations on your own.\r\n" );
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document.write( "(b)  Substitute C = 87 dollars into the formula.\r\n" );
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document.write( "     Get an equation  2.25d + 15 = 87.\r\n" );
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document.write( "     From the equation, find d.\r\n" );
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