Question

A garden table and a bench cost $ 755 combined. The garden table costs $55 more than the bench. What is the cost of the bench?

Answer 1

Answer:

The bench cost $350

Step-by-step explanation:

Let G be the garden Table

Let the B be the Bench

G+B=755

G=B+55

Since we already know that G=B+55, we can substitute G with B+55

So the equation looks like this:

B+55+B=755

Subtract 55 on both sides:

B+B=700

B+B is 2B

2B=700

Divide 2 on both sides:

B=350

Hope this helps

Answer 2

Answer:$350

Step-by-step explanation:

The table costs $55 more than the bench, so subtract the $55 from the total so we can have an even number to divide. $755-$55=$700

From here, you can simply divide $700 by the number of items (2 in this case). $700\2=$350.

Here you have your answer. The cost of the bench is $350, since you still have the $55 to add to the cost of the table ($350+$55).