SOLUTION: the fare for riding a cab is a 3$ fixed charge and $0.80 per mile. The fare for a ride of d miles is $22.20. write an equation to find d and solve

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Question 942367: the fare for riding a cab is a 3$ fixed charge and $0.80 per mile. The fare for a ride of d miles is $22.20. write an equation to find d and solve
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the fare for riding a cab is a 3$ fixed charge and $0.80 per mile. The fare for a ride of d miles is $22.20. write an equation to find d and solve
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0.80d + 3 = 22.20 (equation)
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0.80d + 3 = 22.20
0.80d = 19.20
d = 19.20/0.80
d = 24 miles