lynne took a taxicab from her office to the airport. she had to pay a flat fee of $2.05 plus $0.90 per mile. the total cost was$5.65. how many miles was the taxi trip

Answer 1

2.05 + .9m = 5.65

.9m = 5.65 - 2.05 = 3.6

m = 3.6/.9 = 36/9 = 12/3 = 4 miles

4 times .9 = 3.6

3.6 + 2.05 = 5.65