Respuesta :

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

'x' the price of the meal

15% of x or 0.15x is the tip

x + 0.15x = 20.70

1.15x = 20.70 divide both sides by 1.15

x = 20.70/1.15

x = $18

0.15*18 = $2.70

The price of the meal without the tip is $18.

The tip was $2.70.