Question

Brad bought a used bike for $8 more than half of its original price. Brad paid $40 for the bike. What was the original price?

Answer 1

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Start by writing a formula, where $x$ is Brad's purchase price and $y$ is the original price.

$40=8+\frac{y}{2}$

Subtract $8$ from both sides.

$32=\frac{y}{2}$

Multiply both sides by $2$.

$\boxed{64}=y$