Cody and Jaslyn had the same number of lollipops. After Jaslyn gave away 17 lollipops and Cody gave away 47 lollipops, Jaslyn had 2 times as many lollipops as Cody. How many lollipops did each of them have at first?
| |
Cody |
Jaslyn |
| Before |
1 u + 47 |
2 u + 17 |
| Change |
- 47 |
- 17 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of lollipops that Cody and Jaslyn had at first is the same.
2 u + 17 = 1 u + 47
2 u - 1 u = 47 - 17
1 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 1 = 30
Number of lollipops that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 47
= 30 + 47
= 77
Answer(s): 77
