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The bill for dinner at a restaurant was $66.80 and included a 15% tip. What was the cost of the dinner before tip? State the equation. (x is the cost of the dinner)

PREALGEBRA

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Chapter2: The Language Of Algebra

Section2.3: Solving Equations Using The Subtraction And Addition Properties Of Equality

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