document.write( "Question 936553: I just want to double check on the problem I am working on now,it is much appreciated if i could get help or a tutor to correct me.\r
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document.write( "Keith and Michelle went out to dinner. The total cost of the meal,including the tip, came to $53.70. If the combined tip came to $9.60, and each friend spent an equal amount, what are the possible amounts each friend paid not including tip?\r
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document.write( "In my answer I put:\r
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document.write( "53.70 = 9.60x
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document.write( "9.60. 9.60\r
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document.write( "X= 6\r
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document.write( "I'm not sure this is correct but I would like help,please? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #570015 by josgarithmetic(39618)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Cost + Tips = $53.70\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Tips = $9.60\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Just the foods cost, $53.70 minus $9.60.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Two friends, equal cost for food and the tips.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "$22.05 per friend for the food. \n" ); document.write( " |