SOLUTION: A washer and a dryer cost $1000 combined. The cost of the washer is three times the cost of the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

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Question 727116:
A washer and a dryer cost $1000 combined. The cost of the washer is three times the cost of the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x+x=1,000
4x=1,000
x=1,000/4
x=$250 cost of the dryer.
3*250=$750 cost of the washer.
Proof:
750+250=1,000
1,000=1,000