Question

A washer and a dryer cost $858 combined. The washer costs $92 less than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

Answer 1

Answer:

$475

Step-by-step explanation:

The dryer costs x.

Since the washer costs $92 less than the dryer, then the dryer costs x - 92.

Combined, they cost $858.

x + x - 92 = 858

2x - 92 = 858

2x = 950

x = 475

Answer: $475

Answer 2

Answer:

383

Step-by-step explanation:

Let dryer be d.

(d + 92) + d = 858

2d + 92 = 858

      -92 =  -92

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    2d = 766

    ----    ------

     2        2

       d = 383

The dryer is $383

Hope this helped.