The school band bought a saxophone and a clarinet for 3314 $ the saxophone cost 2276$ more than a clarinet what did each item cost ?

Answer 1

if the clarinet's cost is $c, then you have
c + c+2276 = 3314
find c, then finish it off.

Answer 2

The school band bought a saxophone and a clarinet for $3314. The saxophone cost $2276 more than the clarinet. What did each item cost? Show your thinking.