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Sven got money for his birthday. He spent $12 of the money and now has $28 left. Write and solve an equation to find out how much money Sven got for his birthday.

User Cjsimon
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Explanation:

x = the money he got for his birthday

x - 12 = $28

x = $40

he got $40 for his birthday.

User Smerlung
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Answer:

Equation

28 = X - 12

Solve for X

Isolate the X

28+12 = X

40 = X

Explanation:

User Brian ONeil
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