Question

A washer and a dryer cost $858 combined. The washer costs $92 less than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

Answer 1

$475

Explanation:

The dryer costs x.

Since the washer costs $92 less than the dryer, then the dryer costs x - 92.

Combined, they cost $858.

x + x - 92 = 858

2x - 92 = 858

2x = 950

x = 475

Answer: $475

Answer 2

383

Explanation:

Let dryer be d.

(d + 92) + d = 858

2d + 92 = 858

-92 = -92

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2d = 766

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2 2

d = 383

The dryer is $383

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