SOLUTION: Darren wants to save $1,125 for his vacation. When he has saved 3 times as much as he has already saved, he will need only $27 more. How much has he saved so far? Equation Work

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Question 1167734: Darren wants to save $1,125 for his vacation. When he has saved 3 times as much as he has already saved, he will need only $27 more. How much has he saved so far?
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Answer by ikleyn(52803) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    x + 3x + 27 = 1125  dollars.


You do the rest.