SOLUTION: Dick and Connie purchased a radio for $128. Dick paid $36 more than Connie. How much did each pay?

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Question 967104: Dick and Connie purchased a radio for $128. Dick paid $36 more than Connie. How much did each pay?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Dick and Connie purchased a radio for $128. Dick paid $36 more than Connie. How much did each pay?
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Connie cost:: c
Dick cost:: c+36
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Equation:
c + c+36 = 128
2c = 92
c = $46 (Connie's cost)
c+36 = $82 (Dick's cost)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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