Charlie went out to buy some tools.?

Question

He spent half of the origianal amount plus $10 for a drill, half of what was left plus $4 for a sander, then half of what was left plus $2, leaving him $6.
HOW MUCH DID HE START WITH?

Answer 1

try to follow



x/2-10=a

a/2-4=b

b/2-2=6



solve and substitue

b=16

a=40

x=100 --the original amount



hope that helped

Answer 2

good job by matttlocke