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Write an equation and then use it to solve: Sasha gives half of her books to the local library and keeps the other half. Her best friend gives her 3 more books. She now has 57 books. How many books did she have to begin with?

User Karthik Bollisetti
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Answer:

120 books

Explanation:

57 + 3 = 60

60 x 2 = 120

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