The Output Is the Total Cost of a Taxi Ride $y = 2 x + 3$

question 36

Multiple Choice

The output is the total cost of a taxi ride of x miles. The taxi driver charges a $5 fee plus $2 for each mile traveled. Write an equation describing the output (y) as a function of the input (x) .

• A) \(y = 2 x + 3\)
• B) \(y = 3 x + 2\)
• C) \(y = 5 x + 2\)
• D) \(y = 4 ( x - 5 )\)
• E) \(y = 2 x + 5\)

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