Nick had some beads at first. After he bought another 55 beads, he had six times as many beads as before. How many beads did Nick have at first?
| |
Beads |
| Before |
1 u |
| Change |
+ 55 |
| After |
1 u + 55 = 6 u |
Number of beads after he bought = 1 u + 55
Number of beads that is six times as many beads as before = 6 x 1 u = 6 u
6 u = 1 u + 55
6 u - 1 u = 55
5 u = 55
1 u = 55 ÷ 5 = 11
Number of stickers that Kim had at first
= 1 u
= 11
Answer(s): 11
