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The problem in the image describes a situation where you have a 25% off coupon and saved $3 on a meal. You are asked to find the original cost of the meal.

### Step-by-step solution:

1. Let the original cost of the meal be denoted by $ x $.
2. The coupon gives a 25% discount, meaning you are paying 75% of the original cost.
   
   Therefore, the equation is:
   \[
   0.75x = x - 3
   \]
   where $3 represents the amount saved due to the discount.
   
3. To find $ x $, solve the equation:
   \[
   0.75x = x - 3
   \]
   Subtract $ 0.75x $ from both sides:
   \[
   0 = 0.25x - 3
   \]
   Add 3 to both sides:
   \[
   3 = 0.25x
   \]
   Now, divide both sides by 0.25:
   \[
   x = \frac{3}{0.25} = 12
   \]

Thus, the original cost of the meal was **$12**.

Let me know if you'd like any more details, or if you have questions! 

Here are 5 related questions:
1. What if the coupon gave 30% off? How would you calculate the original cost?
2. If the coupon saved $5 on a 20% discount, what would the original price be?
3. How can you find the total price of a meal including tax after a discount?
4. What if the discount applied only to part of the meal (like drinks or appetizers)?
5. How would the equation change if you saved a specific percentage instead of a dollar amount?

**Tip:** When working with percentage discounts, always express the discount as a fraction of the total to create the correct equation.

You have a coupon for a restaurant. You save $3 on a meal. What was the original cost of the meal?

Learn how to calculate the original cost of a meal with a 25% discount, where you save $3. This problem demonstrates key algebraic concepts and percentage discount calculations, suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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