Question

A garden table and a bench cost
$554
combined. The garden table costs
$96
less than the bench. What is the cost of the bench?

Answer 1

would you just subtract?
$554 - $96?

Answer 2

No. incorrect

Answer 3

ok lets set variables
G = garden tool
B = bench

Answer 4

G+B=$554

Answer 5

so
554 = B+ (B- 96)

Answer 6

Do you get it so far?

Answer 7

554 = x + x - 96

Answer 8

im sure you can solve the rest by yourself :)