Respuesta :
Answer:
[tex]x=18\ miles[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
we have that
x -------> the number of miles between the airport and Michelle's home
The linear equation that represent this situation is
[tex]2.25x + 5 = 45.5[/tex]
Solve for x
Subtract 5 both sides
[tex]2.25x + 5-5 = 45.5-5[/tex]
[tex]2.25x= 40.5[/tex]
Divide by 2.25 both sides
[tex]2.25x/2.25= 40.5/2.25[/tex]
[tex]x=40.5/2.25[/tex]
[tex]x=18\ miles[/tex]