Lea sold half of her comic books and then bought thirteen more. She now has 42. With how many did she begin?

Molitoris asked Apr 4, 2022

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Lea sold half of her comic books and then bought thirteen more. She now has 42.

With how many did she begin?

Molitoris asked Apr 4, 2022

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42-13=29
29 times 2= 58
She began with 58 comic books!

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