Valen and Nicole share some beads.
56 of Valen's beads is equal to
59 of Nicole's beads. Given that Valen has 12 beads less than Nicole, how many beads do they have altogether?
56 of Valen's beads = 59 of Nicole's beads
Number of Valen's beads = 6 u
Number of Nicole's beads = 9 u
Number of beads that Valen has less than Nicole
= 9 u - 6 u
= 3 u
3 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 3 = 4
Total number of beads
= 6 u + 9 u
= 15 u
= 15 x 4
= 60
Answer(s): 60
