Problema Solution

A washer and dryer cost a total of 1228. The cost of the washer is three times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.

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Let

x = the cost of the dryer

y = the cost of the washer

Now we can write the following system of equations:

x + y = 1228

y = 3x

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x = $307

y = $921

The washes costs $307.

The dryer costs $921.