2. A 2-mi cab ride costs $5.25. a 5-mi cab ride costs $10.50. Which equation models the cost y of the cab ride for ride that is x miles?

A) Y = 1.75x - 1.75

B) Y = 1.75x + 1.75

C) Y = - 1 1.75x - 1.75

D) Y = - 1.75x + 1.75

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Margaret Newton

Mathematics

30 May, 13:57

2. A 2-mi cab ride costs $5.25. a 5-mi cab ride costs $10.50. Which equation models the cost y of the cab ride for ride that is x miles?

A) Y = 1.75x - 1.75

B) Y = 1.75x + 1.75

C) Y = - 1 1.75x - 1.75

D) Y = - 1.75x + 1.75

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Walter Bates · Answer 1

By using the info above, I just substitute it into an equation. The answer should be B) y = 1.75x + 1.75 because 5.25 = 1.75 (2) + 1.75, and 10.5 = 1.75 (5) + 1.75. In other words, both of those fit into the equation.

2. A 2-mi cab ride costs $5.25. a 5-mi cab ride costs $10.50. Which equation models the cost y of the cab ride for ride that is x miles?A) Y = 1.75x - 1.75B) Y = 1.75x + 1.75C) Y = - 1 1.75x - 1.75D) Y = - 1.75x + 1.75

2. A 2-mi cab ride costs $5.25. a 5-mi cab ride costs $10.50. Which equation models the cost y of the cab ride for ride that is x miles?

A) Y = 1.75x - 1.75

B) Y = 1.75x + 1.75

C) Y = - 1 1.75x - 1.75

D) Y = - 1.75x + 1.75