Simon had 84 stickers more than Zane at first. After Simon had given away 142 of his stickers to Gabriel, Zane had thrice as many stickers as Simon. Find the number of stickers Simon had at first.
| |
Simon |
Zane |
Comparing between
Simon and Zane |
84 more |
|
| Before |
1 u + 142 |
3 u |
| Change |
- 142 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Simon had 84 stickers more than Zane at first.
If 84 more marbles is given to Zane at first, both will have the same number of marbles.
3 u + 84 = 1 u + 142
3 u - 1 u = 142 - 84
2 u = 58
1 u = 58 ÷ 2 = 29
Number of stickers that Simon has at first
= 1 u + 142
= 29 + 142
= 171
Answer(s): 171
