A garden table and a bench cost $688 combined. The garden table costs $62 less than the bench. What is the cost of the bench?

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Miranda

12 June, 14:46

A garden table and a bench cost $688 combined. The garden table costs $62 less than the bench. What is the cost of the bench?

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Isis Rosario · Answer 1

If the bench costs x dollars we have the equation

x + x - 62 = 688

2x = 750

x = $375

The bench cost $375

Selah Schaefer · Answer 2

The bench would cost $375. Take 688 and subtract 62, you should get 626. Divide that by two to solve for the cost of the garden table, which is $313. Add $62 to solve for the cost of the bench, $375.