Question

A washer and a dryer cost $571 combined. The washer costs $ 79 less than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

Answer 1

206.5 i think?? i think it’s like 571/2 and then -79

Answer 2

Subtract the difference from the total:

571-79 = 492

Divide by 2:

492/2 = 246

The washer cost $246