Conrad taxi service charges $1.50 for the first mile and $0.90 for each additional mile. How far can Mr. Kulp go for $20 if he gives the driver a $2 tip.

Write a let statement; represent the additional miles in terms of the total travelled.
Write an equation...

Is ithe answer (20-2) -1.5 /0.9
solve for m..so answer is 18.33 miles

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? Not right. 4 years later I know. but the answer would be 19.33 miles. you forgot to add the mile when you subtracted 1.5(the first mile)

pls explain more i have a quiz tomorrow and i don't want to fail it. PLS