document.write( "Question 965028: Matt paid $55 at a restaurant that amount include a 10% tip What was the check amount before the tip \n" ); document.write( "

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x+.10x=55
\n" ); document.write( "1.1x=55
\n" ); document.write( "x=55/1.1
\n" ); document.write( "x=$50 was the meal cost before the tip. \n" ); document.write( "

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