To take a taxi , it cost $3.00 plus an additional $2.00 mile traveled. you spent exactly $20 on a taxi, which includes the $1tip you left. how many miles did you travel?
Let's break it down. You spent $20. Plus the $1 tip. 20 - 1 = 19 $19 is how much you spent without the tip The cost for the taxi ride itself is $3 19 - 3 = 16 $16 is how much you spent without the ride cost + tip You spent $2 for every mile traveled. 16/2=8