Keywords
linear equation, slope, variables
Define the variables
Let
x-------> is the number of minutes
c(x)----> is the cost for a taxi ride in dollars
the linear equation is equal to [tex]c(x)=2x+3.00[/tex]
In this problem
the slope is equal to [tex]m=2[/tex]
that means
The cost of a taxi ride is [tex]\$2[/tex] for every minute