Lea sold half of her comic books and then bought seven more. She now has 29. With how many did she begin?

Hany Sakr asked Apr 10, 2023

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Lea sold half of her comic books and then

bought seven more. She now has 29.
With how many did she begin?

Hany Sakr asked Apr 10, 2023

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x/2 + 7 = 29
-7
x/2 = 22
.2
x = 44

She began with 44 comic books

Tissa answered Apr 15, 2023

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