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How do I make this into an algebraic equation for the following word problem? Michael received $300 for his birthday this year. This was $40 less than half the amount he receive…

How do I make this into an algebraic equation for the following word problem? Michael received $300 for his birthday this year. This was $40 less than half the amount he receive…
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How do I make this into an algebraic equation for the following word problem?

Michael received $300 for his birthday this year. This was $40 less than half the amount he received last year. how much did Michael receive for his birthday last year?

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300*2
600+40
640
he received $640 for his birthday in last year.
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