Kendra owns a toy store. She charges $8.00 for two puzzles and a piece of candy. She charges $4.50 for one puzzle and a piece of candy. How much does each puzzle cost?%0D%0A(1 point)
Let's assume that the cost of one puzzle is x and the cost of one piece of candy is y.
From the given information, we can form two equations:
2x + y = 8.00
x + y = 4.50
Now we can solve these two equations simultaneously:
Subtract the second equation from the first:
2x + y - x - y = 8.00 - 4.50
x = 3.50
Therefore, the cost of one puzzle is $3.50.