SOLUTION: A washer-dryer combination costs $1200. If the washer costs $220 more than the dryer, what does each appliance cost separately?

SOLUTION: A washer-dryer combination costs $1200. If the washer costs $220 more than the dryer, what does each appliance cost separately?

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Question 58502: A washer-dryer combination costs $1200. If the washer costs $220 more than the dryer, what does each appliance cost separately?
Answer by faceoff57(108) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
w = 220 + d
d + (220 + d) = 1200
d + 220 + d = 1200
2d + 220 = 1200
2d = 1200 - 220
2d = 980
d = 490
the dryer is $490.
the washer is $710.
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