Brenda spent half her money at a store in the mall. At another store, she spent half of her remaining money and $6 more. She has $2 left. How much did Brenda have when she arrived at the mall?

Answer 1

1/2x - 1/4x - 6 = 2

Solve for x.

Answer 2

Brenda had $X.
x - x/2 = x/2 remaining.
x/2 - 1/2*x/2 - 6 = x/2 - x/4 - 6 = x/4 - 6 remaining.

x/4 - 6 = 2.
X = $32.