Tim bought 5 new baseball trading cards to add to his collection. The next day his dog ate half of his collection. There are now only 27 cards left. How many cards did Tim start with?

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Elaina Bonilla

23 February, 12:38

Tim bought 5 new baseball trading cards to add to his collection. The next day his dog ate half of his collection. There are now only 27 cards left. How many cards did Tim start with?

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Trent Banks · Answer 1

X+5/2=27, so 49 plus 5 equals 54/2 equals 27 I got close to 54 and saw divided by 2 = 27 and then I had to figure the number 49 by 49+5 would equal 54 and 54 is the answer.

Marisol Johnston · Answer 2

You add 27 + 27 then subtract 5 and your answer will be 49