Word Problem A taxi service charges a base fee of
$4.00 and then charges $2.00 per
mile driven
1. Write an equation that models
the situation. Let y represent
the total cost. Let x represent
the number of miles
2. Graph the scenario on a
coordinate plane. Be sure to
include a title and label each
axis (both with numbers and
an axis title). Make sure you
have at least two points
clearly labeled and have
connected the points with a
line (using a straight edge).
Answer the 3 questions below using
your graph or equation.
3. What is the y-intercept in this
scenario and what does it
represent?
4. What will the cost of a taxi
ride be that is exactly 7 miles?
5. What is the rate of
change/slope in this scenario
(please include labels with
your ratio)?