Inactive Tutor answered 05/21/20
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Lets assign c = comic books
(1/2)c + 8 = 18
(1/2)c = 10
Multiply each side by 2.
c = 20
She started out with 20 comic books.
Michelle K.
asked 05/21/20Alyssa sold half her comic books and then bought 8 more. She now has 18. How many did she begin with?
Inactive Tutor answered 05/21/20
Lets assign c = comic books
(1/2)c + 8 = 18
(1/2)c = 10
Multiply each side by 2.
c = 20
She started out with 20 comic books.
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