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27 January, 04:59

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

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  1. 27 January, 08:54
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    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
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