3. Frank and Marissa took a taxi. The tax Charges $5.00 per person and $1.30 per mile. If the total bill
for the taxi ride was $18.45, how far was the taxi ride?

Respuesta :

Answer:

The taxi ride is 6.5 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

5x+1.3y=18.45

5(2)+1.3y=18.45

10+1.3y=18.45

1.3y=18.45-10

1.3y=8.45

y=8.45/1.3

y=6.5