Problema Solution
compass and ruler cost $5.00. The compass cost .70 cents more. How much is the compass?
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Let
x = the cost of compass
y = the cost of ruler
x + y = 5
x = y + 0.70
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x = $2.85
y = $2.15
The compass costs $2.85.