Question

A taxi ride cost $29.40. The driver
charged $3 plus $0.40 per 0.2 mile
traveled. How far did the taxi travel
on this trip?

Answer 1

0.2x * 0.40 = y
3x + y = 29.40
subtituting
3x + 0.2x * 0.40 = 29.40
3x+0.2x = 29.40 / 0.40
x = (29.40/0.40)/3.2

Answer 2

$29.40-$3=$26.40
$26.40/0.4=66
66 x 0.2=13.2miles im pretty sure

Answer 3

hmmmmm, i misread $3 plus $0.40 per 0.2 mile, garg u're right, sorry lisa

Answer 4

Thanks. I makes sense now that I see it worked out.