A restaurant bill was $54.70. If Irene’s share was $8 less than twice Charlie’s, then what was each persons share?

Answer 1

X = Charlie’s Bill

2x – 8 = Irene’s Bill

2 x – 8 = 54.70

2x – 8 + 8 = 54.70 + 8

2x = 62.70

X = 31.35 (Charlie)

To solve for Irene’s:

Plug $31.35 into the equation : 2x – 8

2(31.35) – 8

=$54.70