Question

A taxi service charges a $1.90 fee for each ride plus an additional .80 per mile. If a taxi ride cost $4.30, how many miles did the taxi travel travel during the ride?

Answer 1

I'll be glad to check your work.

Answer 2

Im not sure where to start

Answer 3

Start with the fee for each ride.

What do you need to add to it?

Answer 4

IS this correct?

1.90+.80+.80+.80=$4.30

Answer 5

But you don't know how many miles the taxi traveled.

1.90 + 0.80x = 4.30

0.8x = 2.40

x = 3 miles

Answer 6

Thank u

Answer 7

You're welcome.