Problema Solution

Sara spent half of her allowance going to the movies. She washed the family car and earned seven dollars. What is her weekly allowance if she ended with eleven dollars?

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let 'x' represent Sara's weekly allowance


(1/2)x + 7 = 11


by solving we find:


x = $8


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Sara's weekly allowance is $8.