Question 1168260
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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.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  The dryer costs 425 dollars.
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