Equation: 2.75x + 3.10 = 27.85
Solving for x:
2.75x + 3.10 - 3.10 = 27.85 - 3.10
2.75x = 24.75
x = 24.75 / 2.75
x ≈ 9
Aaden took a taxi from his house to the airport. The taxi company charged a pick-up fee of $3.10 plus $2.75 per mile. The total fare was $27.85, not including the tip. Write and solve an equation which can be used to determine xx, the number of miles in the taxi ride.
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Answer: xx =
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