Marion and Jen had an equal number of candy canes. After Marion bought another 28 candy canes and Jen bought another 6 candy canes, Marion had thrice as many candy canes as Jen. Find the number of candy canes that each of them had at first.
| |
Marion |
Jen |
| Before |
3 u - 28 |
1 u - 6 |
| Change |
+ 28 |
+ 6 |
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
The number of candy canes that Marion and Jen had at first is the same.
3 u - 28 = 1 u - 6
3 u - 1 u = 28 - 6
2 u = 22
1 u = 22 ÷ 2 = 11
Number of candy canes that each had at first
= 11 - 6
= 5
Answer(s): 5
