SOLUTION: My teacher says write a word problem than can be evaluated by the algebraic expression x-450, and then evaluate the expression for x=1325

Question 896635: My teacher says write a word problem than can be evaluated by the algebraic expression
x-450, and then evaluate the expression for x=1325
Answer by josgarithmetic(39629) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Like, how? According to what? Do those constant values indicate anything with which you have some experience, for which you can take such an open-ended assignment and narrow it to something specific?

The only suggestion in mind right now, is pick something involving money.
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