SOLUTION: wyatt spent 1/4 of his money on a train set and 1/2 on tickets to a play. he now jas $18.HOw much kony did wyatt have

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Question 956866: wyatt spent 1/4 of his money on a train set and 1/2 on tickets to a play. he now jas $18.HOw much kony did wyatt have
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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W=Wyatt's money at start
W=1/2W+1/4W+$18 Subtract 1/2W from each side.
1/2W=1/4W+$18 Subtract 1/4W from each side.
1/4W=$18 Multiply each side by 4.
W=$72 ANSWER : Wyatt started with $72.