Irene and Elyse had an equal number of coins at first. After Irene gave 3 coins to Elyse, Elyse had 25 coins. How many coins does Irene have in the end?
| |
Irene |
Elyse |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 3 |
+ 3 |
| After |
1 u - 3 |
25 |
Number of coins that Elyse had at first
= 25 - 3
= 22
1 u = 22
Number of coins that Irene had at first = 22
Number of coins that Irene had in the end
= 1 u - 3
= 22 - 3
= 19
Answer(s): 19
