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?

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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x= cost of the stand (in $)
50%2Bx= cost of the book (in $)
The total cost (in $) is
50%2Bx%2Bx=56
50%2B2x=56
2x=56-50
2x=6
x=6%2F2
highlight%28x=3%29 .
The price of the stand was highlight%28%22%243%22%29 .