Question

A washer and dryer cost $803 combind the washer costs $47 less then the dryer whats is the cost of the dryer

Answer 1

The dryer costs $425

Explanation:

803 - 47 = 756

756 / 2 = 378 (price of the washer)

378 + 47 = 425 (price of the dryer)

Answer 2

the dryer costs $425

Explanation:

x = washer

y = dryer

x + y = 803

x = y - 47

using the second equation a substitute in the first equation we get

y - 47 + y = 803

2y = 850

y = $425

FYI

x = y - 47 = 425 - 47 = $378