A washer and a dryer cost $572 combined. The washer cost $78 less than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

Marco Bonzanini asked Jan 10, 2023

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Marco Bonzanini asked Jan 10, 2023

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Answer:

$325

Explanation:

Let the dryer price be x, then the washer price would be x-78

x+x-78 = 572

2x = 650

x = 325

Yitsushi answered Jan 15, 2023

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