SOLUTION: ). Helen spent one half of her money on ice cream, and three eighths of her money on a soda. If she had $7.00 left how much did she start with?

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Question 870474: ). Helen spent one half of her money on ice cream, and three eighths of her money on a soda. If she had $7.00 left how much did she start with?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+-+x%2F2+-+%283%2F8%29x+=+7
%281%2F8%29x+=+7
x = $56
checking
$56 - $28 - $21 = $7