A washer and a dryer cost $774 combined. The washer costs $76 less than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

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Naqib Hakimi asked Sep 18, 2022

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A washer and a dryer cost $774 combined. The washer costs $76 less than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

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Answer:

The dryer costs 425 dollars

Explanation:

x - washer

y - dryer

x+y=774

x=y-76

(y-76)+y=774

2y=774+76, 2y=850

y=425

y-76=x

425-76=x

x=349

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