Ella and Scarlett had an equal number of candy canes at first. After Ella bought another 3 candy canes and Scarlett lost 23 candy canes, Ella had thrice as many candy canes as Scarlett. Find the number of candy canes each of them had at first.
| |
Ella |
Scarlett |
| Before |
3 u - 3 |
1 u + 23 |
| Change |
+ 3 |
- 23 |
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
The number of candy canes that Ella and Scarlett at first is the same.
3 u - 3 = 1 u + 23
3 u - 1 u = 23 + 3
2 u = 26
1 u = 26 ÷ 2 = 13
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 23
= 13 + 23
= 36
Answer(s): 36
