Question

choe is ordering a taxi from an online taxi service. she has to pay a flat charge just to order the taxi, and then has to pay per mile, depending on how far she travels. she wrote an equation to represent her total cost, ( y = 1.3x + 5 ), where ( y ) represents the total cost in dollars and cents, and ( x ) represents the number of miles she travels. what is the meaning of the ( y )-value when ( x = 1 )?
answer
the flat charge to order the taxi. how far chee can ride for $1.
the total charge for 1 mile. the change in the total cost for every one additional mile traveled.

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute \(x = 1\) into the equation

Given \(y=1.3x + 5\), when \(x = 1\), we have \(y=1.3\times1+5\).

Step2: Calculate the value of \(y\)

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This \(y\)-value represents the total cost when \(x = 1\) mile is traveled.

Answer:

The total charge for 1 mile.