Jean and Raeann had an equal number of caramel apples. After Jean bought another 18 caramel apples and Raeann bought another 4 caramel apples, Jean had thrice as many caramel apples as Raeann. Find the number of caramel apples that each of them had at first.
| |
Jean |
Raeann |
| Before |
3 u - 18 |
1 u - 4 |
| Change |
+ 18 |
+ 4 |
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
The number of caramel apples that Jean and Raeann had at first is the same.
3 u - 18 = 1 u - 4
3 u - 1 u = 18 - 4
2 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 2 = 7
Number of caramel apples that each had at first
= 7 - 4
= 3
Answer(s): 3
