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Paula bought a ski jacket on sale for $6 less than half it’s original price.She paid $88 for a jacket.What was the original price?
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Paula bought a ski jacket on sale for $6 less than half it’s original price.She paid $88 for a jacket.What was the original price?

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1/2x - 6 = 88....where x = the original price
1/2x = 88 + 6
1/2x = 94
x = 94 * 2/1
x = 188 <==
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