Solve the problem.
-A pencil box and a notebook together cost $6.28. The notebook costs $0.50 more than the pencil box. How much does the notebook cost?
A)$2.39
B)$3.39
C)$3.89
D)$2.89

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let the cost of the pencil box be x dollars. Then, the cost of the notebook is x + $0.50. Together, they cost $6.28, so we have the equation: x + (x + $0.50) = $6.28. Solving this equation gives x = $2.89 for the pencil box, and thus the notebook costs $2.89 + $0.50 = $3.39.

Solve the Problem. -A Pencil Box and a Notebook Together Cost $6.28. the Cost