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Tim bought a soft drink for 2 dollars and 5 candy bars. He spent a total of 22 dollars. How much did the candy bar costs?

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5x+2=22

Subtract 2 from both sides
5x=20

Divide both sides by 5
x=4

Final answer: $4.00
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