Bobby had some pens at first. After he bought another 82 pens, he had thrice as many pens as before. How many pens did Bobby have at first?
| |
Pens |
| Before |
1 u |
| Change |
+ 82 |
| After |
1 u + 82 = 3 u |
Number of pens after he bought = 1 u + 82
Number of pens that is thrice as many pens as before = 3 x 1 u = 3 u
3 u = 1 u + 82
3 u - 1 u = 82
2 u = 82
1 u = 82 ÷ 2 = 41
Number of stickers that Kim had at first
= 1 u
= 41
Answer(s): 41
