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7 March, 16:56

Miguel spent $6 on fast food. Then he spent $3 on ice cream. After buying some comic books, he had $9 left, which was one third of what he originally had. How much money did Miguel have originally? Use the backward strategy.

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  1. 7 March, 20:41
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    (1/3) (6 + 3 + x) = 9

    9+x = 27

    X = 18

    Check

    27-6 = 21

    21-3 = 18

    18-x = 9

    9 on comic books

    $9 left

    27 (1) 3 = 9 and he spent $9 on comic books

    Started with $27
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