Question

jill sold half her comic books then bought 16 more she now has 36 how many did she start with? help me plz

Answer 1

x/2 + 16 = 36
x/2 = 20
x = 40

Answer 2

Jill had 40 comic books

Answer 3

thanks

Answer 4

wats x/2

Answer 5

she bought 16 more and has 36
before she bought 16 she must have had 20
since that was half of her original collection, she must have started with 40

Answer 6

thanks guys