Question

A garden table and a bench cost $804 combined the garden table costs $46 less than the bench. What is the cost of the bench

Answer 1

The cost of the bench is 425 dollars.

Explanation:

Let x represent the garden table.

Let y represent the bench.

x + y = 804

x = y - 46

Use the substitution method.

y - 46 + y = 804

2y - 46 = 804

Add 46 to both sides.

2y = 850

Divide both sides by 2.

y = 425

Answer:

The cost of the bench is 425 dollars.