Question

A washer and a dryer cost $857 combined. The washer costs $93 less than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

Answer 1

Answer:

Dryer cost $475;  Washer cost $382

Step-by-step explanation:

For this problem, we will simply set up a system of equations to find the value of each the washer (variable x) and the dryer (variable y).

We are given the washer and dryer cost $857 together.

x + y = 857

We are also given that the washer cost $93 less than the dryer.

x = y - 93

So to find the cost of the dryer, we simply need to find the value of y.

x + y = 857

x = y - 93

( y - 93 ) + y = 857

2y - 93 = 857

2y = 950

y = 475

So now we have the value of the dry to be $475.  We can check this by simply plugging in the value and see if it makes sense.

x + y = 857

x + 475 = 857

x = 382

And check this value:

x = y - 93

382 ?= 475 - 93

382 == 382

Therefore, we have found the values of both the washer and the dryer.

Cheers.