Linear Equations in One Variable

SAT Math· difficulty 2/5

A taxi charges a flat fee of 3plus3 plus 2 per mile. If a ride costs $17, how many miles was the ride?

  • A

    5

  • B

    10

  • C

    7

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  • D

    8

Explanation

2m+3=172m + 3 = 17, so 2m=142m = 14 and m=7m = 7 miles.

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