SOLUTION: I bought an expensive first-edition book and a fancy stand to display it. The book cost $50 more than the stand. Together they cost $56. How much was the stand?

Question 1061798: I bought an expensive first-edition book and a fancy stand to display it. The book cost $50 more than the stand. Together they cost $56. How much was the stand?

Answer by KMST(5328) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
= cost of the stand (in $)
= cost of the book (in $)
The total cost (in $) is

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The price of the stand was .
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