If the total bill at a restaurant, including a 15% tip, is $65.32, what was the cost of the meal alone?
1.15 X = $65.32
I am assuming that you can solve this equation for X (the cost of the meal alone). If you cannot, respond to this post with more questions.
I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.
To solve the equation 1.15X = $65.32 for X (the cost of the meal alone), you need to isolate X on one side of the equation.
To do this, divide both sides of the equation by 1.15:
1.15X / 1.15 = $65.32 / 1.15
Simplifying:
X = $56.80
So, the cost of the meal alone is $56.80.