Question

A washer and a dryer cost $698 combined. The washer costs $48 more than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

Answer 1

277

Explanation:

w+d=698

w= d+48

d+48+d=698

2d+48=698

650/2d

325=w

w-48=d

325-48=d

277=d