A taxi cab driver charges an initial flag-drop fee of $3.05, plus $1.25 for each mile driven.

Which equation correctly models this situation?

y=1.25x-3.05

y=3.05x+1.25

y=1.25x+3.05

y=3.05x-1.25

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Richard Copeland

4 October, 00:33

A taxi cab driver charges an initial flag-drop fee of $3.05, plus $1.25 for each mile driven.

Which equation correctly models this situation?

y=1.25x-3.05

y=3.05x+1.25

y=1.25x+3.05

y=3.05x-1.25

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Martha Barry · Answer 1

The 3rd one is correct. No matter how many miles are driven, the taxi charges you $3.05 so this must be added to your total. $1.25 is added for every mile driven so this is dependent on x.

A taxi cab driver charges an initial flag-drop fee of $3.05, plus $1.25 for each mile driven.Which equation correctly models this situation?y=1.25x-3.05y=3.05x+1.25y=1.25x+3.05y=3.05x-1.25

A taxi cab driver charges an initial flag-drop fee of $3.05, plus $1.25 for each mile driven.

Which equation correctly models this situation?

y=1.25x-3.05

y=3.05x+1.25

y=1.25x+3.05

y=3.05x-1.25