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AlgebraEasyCost of a taxi ride

Algebra practice question

A taxi charges a flat $5 plus $3 for each kilometre. What is the cost, in dollars, of a 4-kilometre ride?

Answer: 17

5 + 3(4) = 17.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 12
12 forgets the flat $5.
If you answered 20
20 multiplies 5 by 4.
If you answered 32
32 multiplies 8 by 4.

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