SOLUTION: Kyle has some money in his wallet, he adds 3.00 from mowing the lawn. he then buys a notebook for 3.75 and a pen for 1.20. after purchases he has 6.75 left. how much did he begin w

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Question 965090: Kyle has some money in his wallet, he adds 3.00 from mowing the lawn. he then buys a notebook for 3.75 and a pen for 1.20. after purchases he has 6.75 left. how much did he begin with
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = initial balance

x + 3 - 3.75 - 1.20 = 6.75
x = $8.70

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