Problema Solution
A washer and a dryer cost
$1000
combined. The washer costs
$50
more than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?
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Let
w = the cost of the washer
d = the cost of the dryer
A washer and a dryer cost $1000 combined:
w + d = 1000
The washer costs $50 more than the dryer:
w = 50 + d
We have the following system of equations:
w + d = 1000
w = 50 + d
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w = $475
d = $525
The cost of the dryer is $525.