The Output Is the Total Cost of a Taxi Ride $y = 2 x + 3$

Multiple Choice

The output is the total cost of a taxi ride of x miles. The taxi driver charges a $5 fee plus $2 for each mile traveled. Write an equation describing the output (y) as a function of the input (x) .

A) $y = 2 x + 3$
B) $y = 3 x + 2$
C) $y = 5 x + 2$
D) $y = 4 ( x - 5 )$
E) $y = 2 x + 5$