Problema Solution

A washer and dryer cost a total of

$1284.The cost of the washer is two times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.

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let


w = the cost of the washer


d = the cost of the dryer


w + d = 1284


w = 2d


by solving we find:


d = $428


w = $856


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the washer costs $428.


the dryer costs $856.