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John and 2 friends are going out for pizza for lunch. They split one pizza and 3 large drinks. The pizza cost $12.00. They spend a total of $16.95. Find the cost of one large drink.
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MahaGigi
P = price of pizza
L = Price of each large drink
Gift certificate discount =$ 7
Net paid= $12.10

Equation is
P +3L -7 = 12.10
14 +3L -7 =12.10
7+3L =12.10
3L = 12.10 -7 = 5.10
L = $1.70 for each large drink
bobugg62
$4.95 just by subtracting $16.95 and $12.00 hope this is right