Problem solving

Question

In a particular city, taxis charge an initial fee of $3.40 plus $1.80 per mile. How far can a passenger travel for $34.00?

Answer 1

Answer 2

Fixed fee + fee per mile = total fee

3.40 + 1.80x = total fee (where x is the number of miles)

3.4 + 1.8x = 34

1.8x = 30.6

x = 17 miles