Question

A sandwich and a cookie cost $5.50. The cookie costs $5 less than the sandwich. How much does the cookie cost?

Answer 1

.25 cents

Explanation:

Sandwich = x

cookie = x-5

x + (x-5) = 5.50

x + x -5 = 5.50

2x = 10.50

sandwich=$5.25

cookie = (5.25) - 5

cookie = $.25