1) Natalie sold half of her comic books and then bought eight more. She now has 22. With how many did she begin? 2) Norachai had some candy to give his four children. He first took 6 pieces for himself and then evenly divided the rest among his children. Each child received three pieces. With how many pieces did he start? 3) Imani sold half of her comic books and then she bought eleven more. She now has 27. With how many did she begin? 4) -8 – 3a = 46 5) 2x – 2 = 16 6) -8x – 1 = -25