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algebra junior

Problem

A pen and its ink refill together cost \;\1.10\;\ more than the ink refill. What is the cost of the pen in dollars?
Solution
Begin by assigning variables. Let =the cost of the pen and =the cost of the ink. From what we are given, Substituting for in the first equation, we find: , so and . Therefore, dollars.
Final answer
1.05