Abi and Victoria had an equal number of pens at first. After Abi gave 9 pens to Victoria, Victoria had 23 pens. How many pens does Abi have in the end?
| |
Abi |
Victoria |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 9 |
+ 9 |
| After |
1 u - 9 |
23 |
Number of pens that Victoria had at first
= 23 - 9
= 14
1 u = 14
Number of pens that Abi had at first = 14
Number of pens that Abi had in the end
= 1 u - 9
= 14 - 9
= 5
Answer(s): 5
