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 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.