SOLUTION: A television and DVD player cost a total of 1104 . The cost of the television is three times the cost of the DVD player. Find the cost of each item.

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Question 1137913: A television and DVD player cost a total of 1104
. The cost of the television is three times the cost of the DVD player. Find the cost of each item.

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = the cost of the DVD player
+3x+ = the cost of the television
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+x+%2B+3x+=+1104+
+4x+=+1104+
+x+=+276+
and
+3x+=+828+
The DVD player costs $276
The TV costs $828
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check:
+x+%2B+3x+=+1104+
+276+%2B+828+=+1104+
+1104+=+1104+
OK