Question

Manfred paid $193 for one year of membership at a rec center. That amount included a fixed monthly cost and a one-time membership fee of $25.

Answer 1

I'm assuming you want to work out the monthly payment.  So:-

12x + 25 = 193   where x = monthly payment

12x = 193 - 25 = 168

x = 168/12

= $14 Answer

Answer 2

If it is asking for monthly cost then this is how you do it. 193-25=168 for the one time fee. 12 months in a year so 168/12=14

The monthly cost is $14.