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.