SOLUTION: A washer and a dryer cost $802 combined. The washer costs $48 less than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

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Question 1168260: A washer and a dryer cost $802 combined. The washer costs $48 less than the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?
Answer by ikleyn(52901) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the dryer costs x dollars (an unknown value).


Then the washer costs (x-48) dollars, according to the condition.


Now I can write this condition

    dryer + washer = 802

as an equation

    (x-48) + x = 802.


Simplify and solve

    x - 48 + x = 802

    2x = 802 + 48

    2x = 850

     x = 850/2 = 425  dollars.


ANSWER.  The dryer costs 425 dollars.

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