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Mike sold half of his comic books and then bought 9 more. He now has 16. How many did he begin with?
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Mike sold half of his comic books and then bought 9 more. He now has 16. How many did he begin with?

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Answer:

Mike had 14 to begin with.

Explanation:

16 - 9 = 7

7 x 2 = 14

14 / 2 = 7

9 + 7 = 16

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Answer:14

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