Question

A can of paint and a paint brush cost a total of $35. If the can of paint costs $30 more than the paint brush, how much does the paint brush cost?

Answer 1

35 - 30 = ?

Answer 2

let the brush cost b dollars
then the paint costs b+30 dollars
together, they cost 35 dollars:

b + b+30 = 35
2b = 5
b = 2.50

brush: $2.50
paint: $32.50

Answer 3

Thanks, Steve. You're right.

I was wrong.