Lynn and Marion had an equal number of stamps at first. After Lynn gave 2 stamps to Marion, Marion had 29 stamps. How many stamps does Lynn have in the end?
|
Lynn |
Marion |
Before |
1 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 2 |
+ 2 |
After |
1 u - 2 |
29 |
Number of stamps that Marion had at first
= 29 - 2
= 27
1 u = 27
Number of stamps that Lynn had at first = 27
Number of stamps that Lynn had in the end
= 1 u - 2
= 27 - 2
= 25
Answer(s): 25