You and your friend are splitting a restaurant bill and leaving a tip. You pay half of the bill plus $5. Your friend pays half of the bill plus 25% of half the bill. You and your friend pay the same total amount. How much is half the bill?
A. Write an equation. Let x be the cost of half the bill.
B. Solve the equation. Show your work.
C. Check your solution. Show your work.
D. State the solution in complete sentences.
