Answer:
Cost of Washer = $696
Cost of Dryer = $232
Explanation:
Start by making and equation, put a variable for the missing prices, let's say the cost of the dryer is 'x' and since the cost of the washer is three times, it will be '3x'.
Put the equation together, so we can add the x variables together.
3x + x = 4x
The total cost will be what the '4x' is equal to.
4x = 928
Going back to algebra, we solve the equation by dividing both sides by 4.
x = 232
Remember x is the variable we gave to the dryer, so now we must find the cost of the washer. In order to do this, we will have to multiply it by 3.
3x
3(232) = 696.
To check the answer, we can add them together to make sure we get the total cost.
696 + 232 = 928