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Write and solve an equation to answer the problem: The final bill for dinner, including tip was $172.50. If the diners tipped 15%, what was the bill before the tip?

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The bill was $150 without tip and 172.50 with tip
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Tip Total: $ 25.88

Total (Bill + Tip): $ 198.38

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