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  • 04-08-2020
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A washer and dryer cost a total of $980. The cost of the washer is three times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.

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  • 04-08-2020

Answer:

Washer $735

Dryer $245

Step-by-step explanation:

If x is the cost of the washer, and y is the cost of the dryer, then:

x + y = 980

x = 3y

Solve with substitution.

3y + y = 980

4y = 980

y = 245

x = 735

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