Question

Ashley spent half of her weekly allowance playing mini-golf. To earn more money her parents let her wash the car for $9. What is her weekly allowance if she ended with $15 for the week?

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Answer:
Steps to solve:

Answer 1

Equation:

1/2x + 9 = 15

Answer:

12

Explanation:

1/2x + 9 = 15

1/2x = 6

x = 12

Answer 2

Her allowance is $12