Question

Three friends went to lunch. They all ordered the same meal. At the end of lunch they gave the waiter a $12 tip.

A. Write a algebraic expression to represent the situation.

B. How much total money was spent if each meal cost $7.50?

Answer 1

B. Total money spent was $19.50

Answer 2

A.) 3x+12
three friends times the cost of one meal plus the 12 dollar tip
x represents the cost of one meal

B.) fill in X and you will receive your answer
3x+12
3(7.50) + 12= ?
22.50+12= 34.5
final Answer $34.50