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If a book and a pen together cost $11 and the book is $10 more than the pen, how much does the pen cost? Show solution please

User Miguelmalvarez
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x+y=z
10+1=11
this is the solution
User Ritmatter
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Answer:

50 cents

Explanation:

Since 1 dollar is too much, then try 50 cents. Then it worked.

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