Algebraic Representation Math Example 4

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Example 4

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A taxi charges \3 base fare plus \2 per mile. Write a formula for the fare FF in terms of miles mm.

Solution

  1. 1
    Base fare: \3. Per-mile charge: \2 per mile.
  2. 2
    Formula: F=3+2mF = 3 + 2m.

Answer

F=3+2mF = 3 + 2m
The formula captures a linear relationship with a fixed cost (the yy-intercept) and a rate (the slope).

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