SOLUTION: A washer and a dryer cost $736 combined. The washer costs $86 more than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

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Question 1084584: A washer and a dryer cost $736 combined. The washer costs $86 more than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let n be the cost of the dryer, and n+86 be the cost of the washer. Then:
n+n+86=736
2n=650
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