Question

A television and DVD player cost a total of
$1240
. The cost of the television is three times the cost of the DVD player. Find the cost of each item.

Answer 1

let television = x and
DVD = y
television and dVD cost 1240
so first equation would be x+y=1240
try to write 2nd equation
`The cost of the television is three times the cost of the DVD player`
`is` means `=` equal sign

Answer 2

1240 / 3 = 413.3

DVD player = $413.30
1240 - 413.3 = 826.7
Television = $826.70

Answer 3

^ direct answers, reported