SOLUTION: Marilyn bought a used bike for $8 more than half its original price. marilyn paid $50.00 for the bike. What was the origianl price of the bike?

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Question 154906: Marilyn bought a used bike for $8 more than half its original price. marilyn paid $50.00 for the bike. What was the origianl price of the bike?
Found 2 solutions by oscargut, stanbon:
Answer by oscargut(891) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x the original price
then
50=8+(x/2)
then
(x/2)=42
x=84
Answer: the original price is $84

Answer by stanbon(57282) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Marilyn bought a used bike for $8 more than half its original price. marilyn paid $50.00 for the bike. What was the originall price of the bike?
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Let the original price be "x".
EQUATION:
(1/2)x + 8 = 50
(1/2)x = 42
x = $84 (original price)
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Cheers,
Stan H.