SOLUTION: 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

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Question 797039: 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.
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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.
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Money for the trip:: 16-3.50 = 12.50
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Cost(x) = 2 + 1.75x
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12.50 = 2 + 1.75x
1.75x = 10.50
x = 6 miles
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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