Question

you and four friends go to Johnny Rockets. You all split the bill equally. Each person's share was $6.50. How much was the original bill? Let a represent the amount of the original bill

Answer 1

A=32.50
because if there are 5 people total you would multiply the $6.50 per person to get the original bill by doing that your answer should come to $32.50

Answer 2

You plus your four friends equals five people.

5 x 6.50 = 32.50

A represents the original amount

a = $32.50