Question 156576
w = cost of washer, d = cost of dryer.

w + d = 601 dollars.

w = d - 49 (washer cost 49 dollars less than the cost of the dryer).

substituting in original equation and solving for the cost of the dryer .............

d - 49 + d = 601

2d = 601 + 49.

2d = 650.

d = 650 / 2 = 325 dollars.

so the dryer cost 325 dollars and the washer cost 49 dollars less than the dryer = 276 dollars.

325 + 276 = 601.

it looks like you came up with the cost of the washer.