Julian had some buttons at first. After he bought another 74 buttons, he had thrice as many buttons as before. How many buttons did Julian have at first?
| |
Buttons |
| Before |
1 u |
| Change |
+ 74 |
| After |
1 u + 74 = 3 u |
Number of buttons after he bought = 1 u + 74
Number of buttons that is thrice as many buttons as before = 3 x 1 u = 3 u
3 u = 1 u + 74
3 u - 1 u = 74
2 u = 74
1 u = 74 ÷ 2 = 37
Number of stickers that Kim had at first
= 1 u
= 37
Answer(s): 37
