Alex and his father took a taxi cab that charges $2.60 per mile plus $1.50 for each passenger, and they paid a total of $18.60. Alex wrote the equation 18.60=2.60b+3 for this situation and found b=6. Which statement is true about the solution b=6?

The solution b=6 tells us that Alex and his father traveled 6 miles on the taxi

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

18.60=2.60b+3

Here 18.60 is the total amount paid, 2.60 is the rate per mile and 3 is the charges for two passengers.

The solution b=6 tells us that Alex and his father traveled 6 miles on the taxi i. e. b represents miles ...