Question

A washer and a dryer cost $993 combined. The washer costs $43 more than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

Answer 1

$475

Explanation:

Let's call the cost of the dryer x. That means the cost of the washer is x + $43. The combined cost of the two is $993, so we can write the equation:

x + (x + $43) = $993

Expanding the right side:

2x + $43 = $993

Subtracting $43 from both sides:

2x = $950

Dividing both sides by 2:

x = $475

So the cost of the dryer is $475.

Answer 2

Answer:425

Explanation:

993-43=950

950/2=425