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You have a certain number of books in your library. You bought more books to triple your amount, then decide to give 14 away to your local school. You then give half of your remaining books away to charity. You end with 8 books left. How many books did you start with?

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Answer:

10 :)

Explanation:

(3x - 14) / 2 = 8

3x - 14 = 16

3x = 30

x = 10

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