ALEBRA WORD PROBLEM

Question

Larissa had some balloons. She lost 1/2 of them. Then someone popped 1/3 of what she began with. Now, she only has a half dozen balloons. How many did she begin w

Answer 1

Hi Anusha

 

Let x=# of balloons

 

X -1/2x -1/3x =6. (She lost half and someone popped 1/3)

1/6x=6

 

X=36

 

Hope this helps