Carrie spent 1
4
of her allowance on a shirt,
1
3
of her allowance on a skirt, and $8 on a belt. If she spent $22 in all, how much was Carrie’s allowance?

Equation:
1
4
a +
1
3
a + 8 = 22

Carrie’s allowance was $

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