Brianna took a taxi from her house to the airport. The taxi company charged a pick- up fee of $4.30 plus $1.25 per mile. The total fare was $35-55, not including the tip. How many miles was the taxi ride?

Brianna took a taxi from her house to the airport. The taxi company charged a pick- up fee of $4.30 plus $1.25 per mile. The total fare was $35-55, not including the tip. How many miles was the taxi ride?

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