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  1. 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?

AWrite an equation. Let x represent the cost of half the bill.
BSolve the equation. Show your work.
CCheck your solution. Show your work
DState the solution in complete sentences.

(quick note: No graph is included)