Question 389569
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Hi
I. Assigning the variable       
Let x represent the money she first had
II.Writing as we Read***
 x - 5/8x = $10.50
III.Solving for x
 3/8x = $10.50
    x = 8/3*$10.50
    x = $28, the money she first had

IV. CHECKING Our Answer***
 $28  - 5/8*$28 = $28.00 - $17.50 = $10.50