He paid for 10 - 2 = <<10-2=8>>8 lessons

That means he pays 8 * $10 = $<<8*10=80>>80

# Answer

80
<|im_start|>system
You are a helpful assistant.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
Tom decides to take 10 dance lessons that cost $10 each, but he gets two of them for free. How much does he pay?
Please reason step by step, and put your final answer within \boxed{{}}.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant

user
80
Tom decides to take 10 dance lessons that cost $10 each, but he gets two of them for free. How much does he pay?
train