JENNY GETS A TAXI TO HER HOUSE. THE TAXI FIRM CHARGES A £2 STANDING CHARGE AND THEN £3 PER MILE (M). WRITE THIS AS AN ALGEBRA EXPRESSION?
charge=2+3(m)
To write the given scenario as an algebraic expression, we can assign variables to the unknown quantities. Let's use the following variables:
S = Standing charge (£2)
M = Distance in miles (variable)
C = Total cost
Based on the given information, we know that the taxi firm charges a standing charge of £2 and an additional £3 per mile. Therefore, the algebraic expression for the total cost (C) can be written as:
C = S + 3M
In this expression, the standing charge is constant at £2, and the cost per mile is represented by 3M, where M is the variable representing the distance in miles.