document.write( "Question 1168532: Steve went out for lunch and spent a total of $81.60, including the meal and a 20% tip. What was the cost of the meal before the tip? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #793114 by ikleyn(52790) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "    1.20x = 81.60  dollars\r\n" );
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document.write( "where x is your unknown.\r\n" );
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document.write( "You do the rest.\r\n" );
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