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A washer and dryer cost $1000 combined. The of the washer is three times the cost of the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer? ​
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A washer and dryer cost $1000 combined. The of the washer is three times the cost of the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

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Let “x” represent the cost of the dryer in dollars
The washer costs 3x dollars

3x + x = 1000
4x = 1000
x = 250

The dryer is $250
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