Need help with a word problem

dotsoma

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I am having a problem putting this is a linear equation can you help please
The total bill for a restaurant meal, including 8% tax and 15% tip (both on only the cost of the meal) was $9.84. What was the cost of the meal? :(
 
the answer is $8.00 but i do not see how it could be that.

$9.84=mealx + (.08)mealx + (.15)mealx
$9.84=mealx + .23mealx

I get stuck here.
 
\(\displaystyle \L
\begin{array}{l}
1m + .23m = 1.23m \\
\frac{{9.84}}{{1.23}} = ? \\
\end{array}\)
 
dotsoma said:
the answer is $8.00 but i do not see how it could be that.
WHY do you not see "how it could be that" :?:

8 * .08 = .64
8 * .15 = 1.20
.64 + 1.20 = 1.84 :idea:
 
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