Nick has 177 beads and Jeremy has 335 beads. How many beads must Jeremy give to Nick so that Nick will have 148 less beads than Jeremy?
|
Nick |
Jeremy |
Total |
Before |
177 |
335 |
512 |
Change |
+ ? |
- ? |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u + 148 |
512 |
The total number of beads remains unchanged after Jeremy gives to Nick.
Total number of beads
= 177 + 335
= 512
Total number of beads in the end
= 1 u + 1 u + 148
= 2 u + 148
2 u + 148 = 512
2 u = 512 - 148
2 u = 364
1 u = 364 ÷ 2 = 182
Number of beads that Jeremy must give to Nick
= 182 - 177
= 5
Answer(s): 5