Question

Meggane and her family went to a fair. Meggane spent
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2 of her money on rides. She then spent $3.00 on snacks. At the end of the day, Meggane had $2.00 remaining. The equation
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2 d – 3 = 2 represents this situation. How much money did Meggane bring to the fair?

Answer 1

Meggane spent 1/2 of her money on rides. She then spent $3.00 on snacks. At the end of the day, Meggane had $2.00 remaining. If the equation 1/2d – 3 = 2 represents this situation, then the sum Meggane brought is:
0.5d = 5,
d = $10.