Seudónimo Seudónimo
  • 02-02-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

tom sold half of his comic books and then bought six more. he now has 12. how many did he begin with?

Respuesta :

jessicaa57
jessicaa57 jessicaa57
  • 02-02-2016
b=books
Sold half of book: b/2
Bought six more: b/2+
Now has 12: b/2+6=12
Subtract 6 on both sides: b/2+6-6=12-6
b/2=6
Multiply both sides by 2: b=12
Answer= 12 books

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

A supersonic jet flying at 150 m/s is accelerated uniformly at the rate of 22m/s² for 20s.What is its final velocity(Also if you can please explain how to find
Why would social classes be a sign of civilization?
15×3 1/5litre=???? milliltre can someone solve this question?
Three friends who ate a sausage pizza together fell ill with yersiniosis. it was later determined that the sausage had been time-temperature abused. this is an
Sierra has a total of 61 dimes and quarters in her piggy bank. She has 3 more quarters than dimes. The coins have a total value of $10.90. How many dimes and
how did the Greeks, Romans, and other European Philosophers influence the founders?
How do chemoorganotrophs differ from chemolithotrophs?chemoorganotrophs are known as "rock feeders," whereas chemolithotrophs are known as "grass feeders."chemo
A period shall not be extended by an untimed down if, during a down in which time expires, a foul occurs for which enforcement, by rule, results in a safety.
What is the author's purpose in writing that each of the three men had once been on the verge of ‘cutting each other’s throats’?
Specialized protein molecules that help control chemical reactions in the cell are