Joelle and Vanessa had an equal number of marbles at first. After Joelle gave 6 marbles to Vanessa, Vanessa had 28 marbles. How many marbles does Joelle have in the end?
| |
Joelle |
Vanessa |
| Before |
1 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 6 |
+ 6 |
| After |
1 u - 6 |
28 |
Number of marbles that Vanessa had at first
= 28 - 6
= 22
1 u = 22
Number of marbles that Joelle had at first = 22
Number of marbles that Joelle had in the end
= 1 u - 6
= 22 - 6
= 16
Answer(s): 16
