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Beth sold half of her comic books and then bought 9 more. she now has 28. with how many did she begin? please show work. thanks

Beth sold half of her comic books and then bought 9 more. she now has 28. with how many did she begin? please show work. thanks
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Beth sold half of her comic books and then bought 9 more. she now has 28. with how many did she begin? please show work. thanks

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28-9=19 and 19*2=38, so she began with 38 comic books
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User Byyo
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28+9=37, 37+37=74, so the answer is 74 comic books. If I left out anything, tell me.
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