Question

a washer and a dryer cost $970 combined . the washer costs $70 more than the dryer . what is the cost of the dryer ?

Answer 1

Answer:

415

Step-by-step explanation:

970 divided by 2 = 485, 485 + 70 = 555

970 - 555 = 415, so your answer is 415

Answer 2

Answer:

The dryer costs $450 (meaning the washer costs $520)

Step-by-step explanation:

d+d+70=970

2d+70=970

     -70   -70

2d=900

/2      /2

d=450