CPM Homework Help : CC1MN Problem 9-127

Write an equation for the problem below, and solve it. Be sure to define your variable.

You want to buy a new computer that costs $$2250$ . You check your savings-account balance and realize that to buy the computer, you will need $$125$ more than what you have in your savings account. How much money do you have in your savings account?

Hint:

What is the difference between the amount you have and the amount you need?

Step 1:

$c = \text{money in savings}$

$$125 + c = $2250$