SOLUTION: Solve the word problem below. Jane took out $135 from her checking account. If Jane now has a balance of $650 in her account, how much did Jane have in the account before she too

Question 1146263: Solve the word problem below.
Jane took out $135 from her checking account. If Jane now has a balance of $650 in her account, how much did Jane have in the account before she took out any money?
Step 1: If x represents the variable in the word problem above, explain what the variable should represent. (1 point)
x = ______________________________________________
Step 2: Write an equation to model the situation. (3 points)

Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1- beginning amount in account
2- "x-135=650"
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