Wesley had
38 as many beads as Jean. After Wesley bought another 53 beads, he had 17 less beads than Jean. How many beads did Wesley have at first?
| |
Wesley |
Jean |
| Before |
3 u |
8 u |
| Change |
+ 53 |
|
| After |
3 u + 53 |
8 u |
Jean had 17 more beads than Wesley in the end. So, if Wesley had another 17 beads, he would have the same number of beads as Jean.
8 u = 3 u + 53 + 17
8 u - 3 u = 53 + 17
5 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 5 = 14
Number of beads that Wesley had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 14
= 42
Answer: 42
