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The selling price for a classic painting is $16,000, which is $2000 less than two times its original price. What was the original price of the painting?
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The selling price for a classic painting is $16,000, which is $2000 less than two times its original price. What was the original price of the painting?

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Answer:

$9,000

Explanation:

$16,000 + $2,000 = $18,000

$18,000/2 = $9,000

I think this is correct but I'm not sure.

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