A taxi cab driver charges a $2.00 initial fee and $1.75 for each mile.

1) Shannon wants to keep her fare under $35. How many miles can she travel in the taxi?

2) Samantha has $70 for her taxi fare. If she plans on traveling 20 miles in the taxi, does she have enough money to cover the fare? Explain your answer.

1. She can travel 18 miles. Subtract 35 - 2 (initial fee) to have 33. divide 33 by 1.75 to get 18.85. To check how much her total would be, use inverse operations. 18.85 * 1.75 = 32.9875. 32.9875 + 2 = 34.9875. It is barely under $35 but still in her budget.

2. 20m * $1.75 = $35. $70 - $35 = $35. Yes, she can cover the fare. Samantha has more than needed. She can afford the taxi fare and still have money left for future use.

Step-by-step explanation:

1) Shannon can travel exactly 18 miles.

2) Yes, Samantha has enough money for her taxi. The ride would cost her $37. She would have $33 left over.