SOLUTION: Mike withdrew $32 from his bank account at an ATM machine. The transaction slip said his balance was $289.14. What was his previous balance? Write an equation

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Question 552076: Mike withdrew $32 from his bank account at an ATM machine. The transaction slip said his balance was $289.14. What was his previous balance? Write an equation
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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Call the original balance O.
O-$32=$289.14
O = 239.14 + 32 = $271.14

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