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.