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26 February, 20:08

A florist charges $12.00 for delivery plus an additional $1.50 per mile from the flower shop. The florist pays the delivery driver $0.75 per mile and $4.50 for gas per delivery. If x is the number of miles a delivery location is from the flower shop, what expression models the amount of money the florist earns for each delivery?

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  1. 26 February, 20:17
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    The amount of money the florist earns is the difference between what he charges and the actual costs that he pays.

    Earning: 12+1.5x

    Costs: 4.50+0.75x

    Therefore earning on delivery is 12+1.5x - (4.50+0.75x) = 12+1.5x-4.5-0.75x = 7.5+0.75x
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