Sam bought six new baseball trading cards to add to his collection. The next day his dog ate half of his collection. There are now only thirty - eight cards left. How many cards did Sam start with?

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Shirley Rivers

10 September, 19:08

Sam bought six new baseball trading cards to add to his collection. The next day his dog ate half of his collection. There are now only thirty - eight cards left. How many cards did Sam start with?

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Kelsie Graham · Answer 1

Answer:70

Step-by-step explanation:

multiply 38 to get 76 and then subtract 6

Alma Dickson · Answer 2

76

Step-by-step explanation:

Sam bought six new baseball trading cards to add to his collection. The next day his dog ate half of his collection. There are now only thirty eight cards left. Therefore, he started out with 76 baseball trading cards.

Dog ate half of his collection (not including the 6 new baseball cards)

38 are left.

38x2=76

38x2=76

Therefore, he started out with 76 baseball cards.