Ken needs to take an Uber . Uber charges $3.50 for 1st mile and $2.50 for every mile after that .Total charge was $18.63, then how far was Ken's taxi ride

Question

Math problem for 7th grade

Answer 1

Good Morning, Tomi,

You need to set up an equation to resolve the problem. 

Therefore: 

$3.50 + 2.50(x) = $18.63

Please note: you are given the first value of $3.50 for that first mile, correct? 
And, you are also provided the fact that it costs $2.50 for each additional mile after that, right? 
What you are NOT told is how many miles Ken rode which is represented by x. 

Solve your equation now and you have your answer. I hope I have assisted you this morning and wish you a great day in school today.