SOLUTION: A student pays 278 for a book and a pen. If a book costs 64 less than a pen how much does each cost

SOLUTION: A student pays 278 for a book and a pen. If a book costs 64 less than a pen how much does each cost

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Question 787704: A student pays 278 for a book and a pen. If a book costs 64 less than a pen how much does each cost
Answer by oscargut(2103) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
answer: $107 (book) and $171 (pen)
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