A taxi charges an initial fee of $1.50 plus $1.50 for every mile traveled. A taxi ride coast $21.00 how many miles did the taxi travel?

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Taryn Combs

Mathematics

11 July, 11:06

A taxi charges an initial fee of $1.50 plus $1.50 for every mile traveled. A taxi ride coast $21.00 how many miles did the taxi travel?

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Rene Edwards · Answer 1

Let x equal miles traveled 2.25+0.75 (x-1/2) / (1/8) = 12

2.25+.75 (x-1/2) * 8=12

2.25+6 (x-1/2) = 12

2.25+6x-3=12

6x-.75=12

6x=12.75n

x=12.75/6=2.125 or 2+1/8 miles