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A washer and a dryer coat $774 combined. The washer costs $74 more than the dryer. what is the cat of the dryer?

User Zediiiii
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Answer:

350$

Explanation:

Suppose the dryer costs x dollars,thewasher costs x+74 dollars

x+x+74=774 2x+74=774 2x=774-74=700 so x=359,the cost of dryer is 350$

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Answer:

$350

Explanation:

Cost of both combined $774 washer is $74 more than the dryer.

$774-$74=$700

$700/2=$350

$350+$74=$424

$424+$350=$774

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