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A washer and a dryer cost $710 combined. The washer costs $40 less than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?
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A washer and a dryer cost $710 combined. The washer costs $40 less than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

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(710 - 40) : 2 = 335$ (washer)

335 + 40 = 375 (dryer)

User Chpn Dave
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you have to set up an equation! x being the dryer and x-40 being the washer because it’s 40$ less, and it’s x+(x-40)=710 because both combined are 710$! and then you just solve!
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