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Item 3 Write and solve an equation to answer the question. You order two servings of pancakes and a fruit cup. The cost of the fruit cup is $1.50. You leave a 15% tip. Your total bill is $11.50. What is the cost pp of one serving of pancakes? I know the answer i just need the equation please...

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lorelei13
2p + 1.50 + (1.50•15%) = 11.50
The 2p represents the two servings of pancakes.
The + 1.50 represents the cost of the fruit cup.
And the + (1.50•15%) is the tip price.
Then obviously the total.
***The (•) dot marking means multiplication. Just to make sure that you understand.