SOLUTION: The cost c, in dollars, of a taxi ride is related to the distance d, in miles, of the ride. The cost for taxi A is given by the equation c = 3.5d + 2, and the cost for taxi B is gi

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: The cost c, in dollars, of a taxi ride is related to the distance d, in miles, of the ride. The cost for taxi A is given by the equation c = 3.5d + 2, and the cost for taxi B is gi      Log On


   



Question 866203: The cost c, in dollars, of a taxi ride is related to the distance d, in miles, of the ride. The cost for taxi A is given by the equation c = 3.5d + 2, and the cost for taxi B is given by c = 3d + 5. For what distance is the cost of each taxi ride the same? How much would this trip cost?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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3.5d + 2= 3d + 5.
d/2=3
d=6 miles
c=3d + 5
c=18+5=$23 for for 6 mile trip for each