Problema Solution
A fast food chain bought two pieces of land for new stores. The more expensive piece of land costs $20,254 more than the less expensive piece of land, and the two pieces together cost $161,782. How much did each piece cost?
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let
x = the cost of the less expensive piece of land, x>0
x + $20,254 = the cost of the more expensive piece of land
the two pieces together cost $161,782
x + (x + 20254) = 161782
by solving we find:
x = $70,764
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70764 + 20254 = $91,018
the more expensive piece of land costs $91,018.
the less expensive piece of land costs $70,764.