Linda and Pamela had an equal number of beads at first. After Linda gave 2 beads to Pamela, Pamela had 26 beads. How many beads does Linda have in the end?
|
Linda |
Pamela |
Before |
1 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 2 |
+ 2 |
After |
1 u - 2 |
26 |
Number of beads that Pamela had at first
= 26 - 2
= 24
1 u = 24
Number of beads that Linda had at first = 24
Number of beads that Linda had in the end
= 1 u - 2
= 24 - 2
= 22
Answer(s): 22