Question

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

Answer 1

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