Michelle took a taxi home from the airport. The taxi fare was $2.25 per mile, and she gave the driver a tip of $5. Michelle paid a total of $45.50. The equation 2.25x+5=45.5 can be used to find the distance in miles (x) between the airport and Michell's home.
How many miles is it between the airport and Michelle's home?
a. 16 miles
b. 17 miles.
c. 18 miles
d. 19 miles
To find the distance in miles (x), we first need to solve the equation:
2.25x + 5 = 45.5
2.25x = 40.5
x = 40.5 / 2.25
x = 18
Therefore, the distance between the airport and Michelle's home is 18 miles.
c. 18 miles