Question

The cost of 3 meals plus a $5 tip is $32

Answer 1

Sure, let's denote the cost of one meal as `x`.

The total cost of 3 meals and a $5 tip is $32. So, we can set up the equation as follows:

3x + 5 = 32

To solve for `x`, we can subtract 5 from both sides of the equation:

`3x+5 = 32`

`-5 = - 5`

`3x = 27`

Then, divide both sides by 3 to solve for `x`:

`3x/3 = 27/3`

Now, x = 9

Answer 2

$32-$5= $27

$27/3 meals =$9 meals