Lilian and Rachel had an equal number of candy canes at first. After Lilian bought another 8 candy canes and Rachel lost 26 candy canes, Lilian had thrice as many candy canes as Rachel. Find the number of candy canes each of them had at first.
| |
Lilian |
Rachel |
| Before |
3 u - 8 |
1 u + 26 |
| Change |
+ 8 |
- 26 |
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
The number of candy canes that Lilian and Rachel at first is the same.
3 u - 8 = 1 u + 26
3 u - 1 u = 26 + 8
2 u = 34
1 u = 34 ÷ 2 = 17
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 26
= 17 + 26
= 43
Answer(s): 43
