Question

A washer and a dryer cost $562 combined. The washer costs $88 less than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

Answer 1

474

Explanation:

Always remeber less then means subtract ok

Answer 2

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.

Check: The washer cost $437. Together, they cost $787 [good to check, right?]

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