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A washer and a dryer cost $790 combined. The washer costs $90 more than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

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$350 hope this helps
User Sbolel
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Answer:

The dryer would cost #350.

Explanation:

With this kind of equation, you need to budget out steps.

Take away the $90 from the $790 so that the washer and dryer cost the same. You'll get $700. Divide $700 by 2 and you get $350.

Hope this helps! :)

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