Problema Solution

A washer and a dryer cost $999 combined. The washer costs $49 more than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

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dryer: x

washer : x + 49

 

=> x+ x + 49 = 999 => 2x = 950

=> x = 950/2 = 475

=> cost of dryer = $475