Question

1. real-world modeling: a taxi charges a flat fee of \\$5.00 plus \\$2.50 per mile. if the total fare was \\$20.00, write and solve an equation to find the number of miles (m) traveled.

• equation:
• solution: m =

Explanation:

Set up the linear equation

$$ 5.00 + 2.50m = 20.00 $$

Solve for the variable m

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Answer:

Equation: \(5.00 + 2.50m = 20.00\)
Solution: \(m = 6\)