The bench cost x.
The table cost $35 more than the bench, so the table cost x + 35.
Both combined cost x + x + 35.
The combined cost is $885, so we let x + x + 35 = 885 and solve for x.
x + x + 35 = 885
2x + 35 = 885
2x = 850
x = 425
Answer: The bench cost $425.
