Ben and Eric had the same number of cards at first. After Ben had bought another 26 cards and Eric had lost 6 of his cards, Ben had thrice as many cards as Eric. How many cards did each of them have at first?
| |
Eric |
Ben |
| Before |
1 u + 6 |
3 u - 26 |
| Change |
- 6 |
+ 26 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Ben and Eric had the same number of cards at first.
3 u - 26 = 1 u + 6
3 u - 1 u = 6 + 26
2 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 2 = 16
Number of cards that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 6
= 16 + 6
= 22
Answer(s): 22
