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A washer and a dryer cost $614 combined. The washer costs $ 86 less than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

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The answer is $350 dollars.
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Answer:

$350

Explanation:

Let's say that the dryer has price x. If this is the case, then the washer must have price x-86. We know that the two added together must be 614 dollars, so you can set up the following equation:

x+x-86=614

2x=700

x=350

Hope this helps!

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