Peter and Jade had the same number of sweets. After Jade gave away 22 sweets and Peter gave away 45 sweets, Jade had 2 times as many sweets as Peter. How many sweets did each of them have at first?
| |
Peter |
Jade |
| Before |
1 u + 45 |
2 u + 22 |
| Change |
- 45 |
- 22 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of sweets that Peter and Jade had at first is the same.
2 u + 22 = 1 u + 45
2 u - 1 u = 45 - 22
1 u = 23
1 u = 23 ÷ 1 = 23
Number of sweets that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 45
= 23 + 45
= 68
Answer(s): 68
