Emily spent 1/2 of her money at the grocery store. then, she spent 1/2 of what was left at the bakery. next, she spent 1/2 of what was left ina cd that was on sale. she spent the remaining $6.00 on lunch at the diner. be a math detective and find how much money emily started with.

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4x - 3/2 = 5/3

ADD 3/2 to BOTH SIDES

4x - 3/2 + 3/2 = 5/3 + 3/2

CANCEL out: -3/2 + 3/2 because it gives you 1

KEEP: 5/3 + 3/2 because it helps solve for the x-value.

NEW EQUATION: 4x = 5/3 + 3/2

SIMPLIFY IT!

4x = 19/6

DIVIDE 4 to BOTH SIDES

4x ÷ 4 = 19/6 ÷ 4

CANCEL out: 4 ÷ 4 because it gives you 1

KEEP: 19/6 ÷ 4 because it helps solve for the x-value

NEW EQUATION: x = 19/6 ÷ 4

SIMPLIFY IT!

x = 19/24

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