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washer and a dryer cost $618 combined. the washer costs $82 less than the dryer. what is the cost of the dryer?

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Answer:

$227 = washing machine cost

$391 = dryer cost

Explanation:

$618 divided by 2 = 309

309 - 82 = 227 = cost of washing machine

618 - 227 = 391 = cost of dryer

You can double-check by,

391 + 227

= 618

$227 = washing machine cost

$391 = dryer cost

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