Mrs. Beck paid a total of $34 for 4 identical bowls and 2 identical plates. A bowl cost $4 more than a plate. How much did she pay for each bowl?

Answer 1

4b+2p = 34
p = b-4

4 b + 2(b-4) = 34

4 b + 2 b - 8 = 34

6 b = 42

b = 7

Answer 2

b = 7

4(7) + 2p = 34
28+2p = 34
-28. -28

2p = 6

p = 6/2
p= 3