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Daury's cab company charges Katherine a $14 boarding rate in addition to
its meter which is $3 for every mile. Katherine paid the driver 60. How
many miles was the ride?

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tramserran

Answer:  [tex]\bold{15\dfrac{1}{3}\ \text{miles}}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the equation y = mx + b

  • y: total bill
  • m: rate (fee per mile)
  • x: number of miles
  • b: flat rate

60 = 3x + 14

46 = 3x

[tex]\dfrac{46}{3}=\dfrac{3x}{3}\\\\\\\large\boxed{15\ \dfrac{1}{3}=x}[/tex]

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