Jeremy and Pamela had the same number of candy canes. After Pamela gave away 15 candy canes and Jeremy gave away 50 candy canes, Pamela had 2 times as many candy canes as Jeremy. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Jeremy |
Pamela |
| Before |
1 u + 50 |
2 u + 15 |
| Change |
- 50 |
- 15 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of candy canes that Jeremy and Pamela had at first is the same.
2 u + 15 = 1 u + 50
2 u - 1 u = 50 - 15
1 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 1 = 35
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 50
= 35 + 50
= 85
Answer(s): 85
