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A washer and a dryer cost $772 combined. The washer cost $72 more than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer
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A washer and a dryer cost $772 combined. The washer cost $72 more than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer

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Dryer cost represented by x
Then, the washer costs (x + $72)
Together, they cost (x) + (x+72) = $772
2x+72 = 772
[subtract 97 from both sides]
x = 350
[divide both sides by 2]

The dryer cost $350

The washer cost $422.

Together, they cost $772
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