Carl and Gabriel had the same number of cards at first. After Carl had bought another 26 cards and Gabriel had lost 8 of his cards, Carl had thrice as many cards as Gabriel. How many cards did each of them have at first?
| |
Gabriel |
Carl |
| Before |
1 u + 8 |
3 u - 26 |
| Change |
- 8 |
+ 26 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Carl and Gabriel had the same number of cards at first.
3 u - 26 = 1 u + 8
3 u - 1 u = 8 + 26
2 u = 34
1 u = 34 ÷ 2 = 17
Number of cards that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 8
= 17 + 8
= 25
Answer(s): 25
