Question

Leah is ordering a taxi from an online taxi service. The taxi charges $2 just for the pickup and then an additional $1.75 per mile driven. How much would a taxi ride cost if Leah is riding for 5 miles? How much would a taxi ride cost that is mm miles long?
Answer
Attempt 1 out of 2

Cost of ride, 5 miles:
Cost of ride, mm miles:

Answer 1

Cost = 2 + 1.75×(miles).

For 5 miles: 2 + 1.75·5 = 2 + 8.75 = $10.75.

For mm miles: 2 + 1.75·mm dollars (i.e. $2 + $1.75·mm).