After writing a $400 check to pay a bill, a student had a balance of $550 in his account. How muc did he have in the account before he wrote the check? a) Let x = his balance before writing the check. Write the equation you would use to solve this problem. b) Now solve your equation His starting balance was $

After writing a $400 check to pay a bill, a student had a balance of $550 in his account. How muc did he have in the account before he wrote the check? a) Let x = his balance before writing the check. Write the equation you would use to solve this problem. b) Now solve your equation His starting balance was $

Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN:9780134463216

Author:Robert F. Blitzer

Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer

ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...

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