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Shayna sold half of her comic books and then bought thirteen more. She now has 39. With how many did she begin?
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Shayna sold half of her comic books and then bought thirteen more. She now has 39. With how many did she begin?

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Answer: 52 books

Step-by-step explanation: it's reverse math. Subtract the books that she bought from the amount she has now and then multiply by 2 (39-13=26•2=52)

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