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a washer and a dryer cost $970 combined . the washer costs $70 more than the dryer . what is the cost of the dryer ?

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Answer:

The dryer costs $450 (meaning the washer costs $520)

Explanation:

d+d+70=970

2d+70=970

-70 -70

2d=900

/2 /2

d=450

User Bob Whiteman
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Answer:

415

Explanation:

970 divided by 2 = 485, 485 + 70 = 555

970 - 555 = 415, so your answer is 415

User Rcorbellini
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