SOLUTION: A brush costs $2 <i>more</i> than a comb. The brush and comb together cost $3.78. Find the cost of each.

SOLUTION: A brush costs $2 <i>more</i> than a comb. The brush and comb together cost $3.78. Find the cost of each.

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Question 1123581: A brush costs $2 more than a comb. The brush and comb together cost $3.78. Find the cost of each.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Add corresponding members; divide by 2.
Value for b.

Subtract corresponding members; divide by 2.
Value for c.
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