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Miguel spent $6 on fast food. Then he spent $3 on ice cream. After buying some comic books, he had $9 left, which was one third of what he originally had. How much money did Mig…

Miguel spent $6 on fast food. Then he spent $3 on ice cream. After buying some comic books, he had $9 left, which was one third of what he originally had. How much money did Mig…
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Miguel spent $6 on fast food. Then he spent $3 on ice cream. After buying some comic books, he had $9 left, which was one third of what he originally had. How much money did Miguel have originally? Use the backward strategy.

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(1\3)(6 + 3 + x) = 9
9+x = 27
X = 18

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27-6= 21
21-3= 18
18-x = 9
9 on comic books
$9 left
27(1)3= 9 and he spent $9 on comic books
Started with $27
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