SOLUTION: Keiko spent $54 on CDs and Books. The books cost $2 less than the CDs. What is the cost of each book and CD?

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Question 258471: Keiko spent $54 on CDs and Books. The books cost $2 less than the CDs. What is the cost of each book and CD?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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ASSUMING THERE ARE ONE OF EACH:
B=CD-2
B+CD=54
(CD-2)+CD=54
CD+CD=54-2
2CD=52
CD=52/2
CD=26 COST OF CD.
B=26-2=24 COST OF BOOK.
IF THERE ARE MULTIPLY CDS & BOOKS YOU NEED TO TELL HOW MANY OF EACH OF THE TOTAL NUMBER.