Question

a washer and dryer cost $1000 combined. the cost of the washer is three times the cost of the dryer. what is the cost of the dryer?​

Answer 1

$750 cost of the washer.

Explanation:

3x+x=1,000

4x=1,000

x=1,000/4

x=$250 cost of the dryer.

3*250=$750 cost of the washer.

Proof:

750+250=1,000

1,000=1,000