Problema Solution

1. Tabitha was shooting free throws in gym class. She completed 8 of the shots, which was half of 4 more than Joan completed.

What is the number of free throws, n, that Joan completed?

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(1/2)(4 + n) = 8

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n = 12 free throws

Joan completed 12 free throws.