SOLUTION: Which is an equation for the given word problem? After Joan withdrew $45.00 from her checking account, her balance is $32.50. Which equation can be used to find the am

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Question 906473: Which is an equation for the given word problem?

After Joan withdrew $45.00 from her checking account, her balance is $32.50.

Which equation can be used to find the amount, n, in her account before she made the withdrawal?

Answer by MathLover1(20849)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the amount is
after Joan withdrew $ from her checking account, we have

since her balance is $, we have


solve for

....the amount in her account before she made the withdrawal was $

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