The fare for riding in a taxi is a $3 fixed charge and $0.80 per mile. The fare for a ride of d miles is $6.75. Which equation could be used to find d?
Fare = 3 + d*0.80
6.75 =3 + d*0.80, solve for d
6.75 - 3 = d*0.80
3.75 =d*0.80 divide both sides by 0.80
d =3.75 / 0.80
d =4.6875 miles.
