SOLUTION: Write and solve an equation to answer the question. You order two servings of pancakes and a fruit cup. The cost of the fruit cup is $1.50. You leave a 15% tip. Your total bill

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Question 1006556: Write and solve an equation to answer the question.
You order two servings of pancakes and a fruit cup. The cost of the fruit cup is $1.50. You leave a 15% tip. Your total bill is $11.50. What is the cost p of one serving of pancakes?

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+1.15%2A%28+2p+%2B+1.5+%29+=+11.5+
+2p+%2B+1.5+=+10+
+2p+=+8.5+
+p+=+4.25+
1 serving of pancakes costs $4.25