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Question 373678: bookmark & book have a total of $10.10. The book cost $10.00 more than the bookmark, how much does each cost?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let represent the cost of the bookmark. Then represents the cost of the book.



Solve for .

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