\"\"

\

The cost of a gallon of milk is m and the cost of a gallon of water is w.

\

The word \"\"more than\"\" represent the addition operation and its symbol is \"\".

\

The word \"\"is\"\" means that equal and its symbol is \"\".

\

The word \"\"the cost of a gallon of milk m is 0.50 dollars more than five times the cost of a gallon of water is w\"\" represent the equation \"\".\"\"

\

The equation is \"\".

\

Substitute the value of \"\" in the original equation.

\

\"\"

\

Subtract 0.50 from each side.

\

\"\"

\

\"\"

\

\"\"

\

Divide each side by 5.

\

\"\"

\

Cancel common terms.

\

\"\".\"\"

\

The cost of a gallon of water is 0.65 dollars.