Assign a variable and write an equation for the situation below. Then solve the equation.
John bought a 60¢ donut and 35¢ cup of coffee. How much did John leave for a tip and taxes if he spent a total of $1.25?
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let the amount of tips and taxes = x
price of donut = 60¢
price of coffee = 35¢
total =$1.25 = 125¢
Thus 60 + 35 + x =125
95 +x = 125
x = 125 - 95
x= 30¢
he left 30¢ for tips and taxes
price of donut = 60¢
price of coffee = 35¢
total =$1.25 = 125¢
Thus 60 + 35 + x =125
95 +x = 125
x = 125 - 95
x= 30¢
he left 30¢ for tips and taxes
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