Question

A washer and a dryer cost $595 combined. The washer costs $55 less than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

Answer 1

Answer:Oh, be very careful about the "$87."

 

Let the dryer cost x.

Then, the washer costs (x+87)

 

Together, they cost  (x) + (x+87) = 787

        2x+87 = 787

           2x = 700           [subtract 97 from both sides]

            x = 350             [divide both sides by 2]

 

The dryer cost $350.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Cost of the dryer = $325

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Washer and dryer cost = $595

Washer costs $55 less than dryer

Find:

Cost of the dryer

Computation:

Assume;

Cost of the dryer = x

Cost of the washer = x - 55

Washer and dryer cost = Cost of the dryer + Cost of the washer

595 = x + x - 55

2x = 650

x = 325

Cost of the dryer = $325

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