SOLUTION: Elaine spent half of her weekly allowance playing arcade games. To earn more money, her parents let her weed the garden for$5. What is her weekly allowance if she ended with $9?

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Question 778023: Elaine spent half of her weekly allowance playing arcade games. To earn more money, her parents let her weed the garden for$5. What is her weekly allowance if she ended with $9?

Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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weekly allowance = x

x - x/2 + 5 = 9
x/2 = 4
x = 8

weekly allowance = $8