write a system of equations to describe the situation below, solve using any method, and fill in the blanks. Mr buchanan is contemplating wh

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write a system of equations to describe the situation below, solve using any method, and fill in the blanks. Mr buchanan is contemplating which chauffeured car service to take to the airport. the first cost $26 upfront and $1 per kilometer. The second costs $4 plus $2 per kilometer. For a certain driving distance, the teo companies charge the same total fare. What is the total fare? What is the distance?

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  1. Bella
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    2021-10-07T09:34:20+00:00
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    For 22 kilometers, the two companies charge the same total fare

    The total fare is $ 48

    Solution:

    Let “x” be the kilometers travelled

    For, Mr buchanan, the first cost $26 upfront and $1 per kilometer

    Therefore,

    Cost : 26 + 1x ——- eqn 1

    The second costs $4 plus $2 per kilometer

    Therefore,

    Cost : 4 + 2x ——– eqn 2

    For a certain driving distance, the two companies charge the same total fare

    Therefore, eqn 1 must be equal to eqn 2

    26 + 1x = 4 + 2x

    2x – 1x = 26 – 4

    x = 22

    Thus, for 22 kilometers, the two companies charge the same total fare

    What is the total fare?

    Substitute x = 22 in eqn 2

    Cost: 4 + 2(22) = 4 + 44 = 48

    Thus total fare is $ 48

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