Question 620516
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Hi,
Fries and a drink cost $1.10. <u>The fries cost $1 more than the drink's cost</u>{{{highlight(x)}}}. 
How much does the drink cost?
 x + (x + $1) = $1.10
     2x = .10
      x = .05, the drink's cost.  The fries cost is $1.05.
CHECKING our Answer***
    $0.05 + $1.05 = $1.10