Question

Taxi cab charges a $10.75 pickup fee and $1.50 per mile traveled. my total fare for an out of town cab ride is $75.25. how many miles did i travel in the cab?

Answer 1

analyse the question and get a equation from it..

can u try ??

Answer 2

10.75 + 1.50x = 72.25..

can u calculate for x ??

Answer 3

where x is ur miles..

Answer 4

10.75 + 1.50x = 72.25
1.50x = 72.25 - 10.75
1.50x = 61.5

x = 41 miles...

Answer 5

ok i see, never been good with word problems. i can calculate the for x.

Answer 6

ya sure.. u can give a try for next one :)