Question

A washer and dryer cost $989 combined. The washer costs $89 more then the dryer. What is the cost of the dryer?

Answer 1

Answer The washer costs $539.  The dryer cost $450

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

$450

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the cost of the dryer be x and the cost of the washer be x + 89.

Dryer + Washer = 989

x + x + 89 = 989

2x + 89 = 989

2x = 989 - 89

    = 900

x = 900 ÷ 2

x = 450

Thus, the cost of the dryer is $450.