Albert had
38 as many beads as Opal. After Albert bought another 69 beads, he had 16 less beads than Opal. How many beads did Albert have at first?
| |
Albert |
Opal |
| Before |
3 u |
8 u |
| Change |
+ 69 |
|
| After |
3 u + 69 |
8 u |
Opal had 16 more beads than Albert in the end. So, if Albert had another 16 beads, he would have the same number of beads as Opal.
8 u = 3 u + 69 + 16
8 u - 3 u = 69 + 16
5 u = 85
1 u = 85 ÷ 5 = 17
Number of beads that Albert had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 17
= 51
Answer: 51
