Shanice bought six boxes. A week later half of all her boxes were were destroyed in a fire. There are now only 15 boxes left. With how many did she start.
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Shanice bought six boxes. A week later half of all her boxes were were destroyed in a fire. There are now only 15 boxes left. With how many did she start. 
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anonymous · Answer

15x2-6=24

anonymous · Answer

Thanks that helps a lot.

anonymous · Answer

15 left after half were destroyed so double that. She bought 6 and it wants how many she started with so you subtract those 6.

anonymous · Answer

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