SOLUTION: Karen spent all but $8.00 of her savings in three stores. In each store she spent $2.00 less than half of what she had when she went in. How much money did Karen have at the star

Question 42985: Karen spent all but $8.00 of her savings in three stores. In each store she spent $2.00 less than half of what she had when she went in. How much money did Karen have at the start.
I just don't know where to start
Answer by Nate(3500) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Spent: where is her amount of money
amount after first store:
amount after second store:
amount after third store:
[f o f o f](s) = 8

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