SOLUTION: Together ,a skateboard and a bicycle cost $199.00 the skateboard costs $51.00 less than the bicycle.how much does each cost?

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Question 434270: Together ,a skateboard and a bicycle cost $199.00 the skateboard costs $51.00 less than the bicycle.how much does each cost?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+51=199
2x+51=199
2x=148
x=74
The skateboard costs $74.00, the bicycle costs $125.00..