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A washer and a dryer cost $694 combined. The washer costs $44 more than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

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The washer is 347 and the dryer is 303
User Hink
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Answer:

$325 for the dryer and $369 for the washer.

Explanation:

Let x represent the dryer and (x+44) represent the washer.

(x)+(x+44)=694

^----- distribute x to x and 44.

2x+44=694

Subtract 44 on both sides.

2x=650

Divide 2 from both sides to leave x on its own.

x=325

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