SOLUTION: A washer-dryer combo costs $650. If the washer costs $70 more than the dryer, how much does each appliance cost?

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Question 71917: A washer-dryer combo costs $650. If the washer costs $70 more than the dryer, how much does each appliance cost?
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+(X+70)=650
X+X+70=650
2X=650-70
2X=580
X=580/2
X=290 ANSWER FOR THE COST OF THE WASHER. THUS THE COST OF THE DRYER IS
650-290=360 OR
290+70=360