Tim and Lynn had the same number of candy canes. After Lynn gave away 16 candy canes and Tim gave away 46 candy canes, Lynn had 4 times as many candy canes as Tim. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Tim |
Lynn |
| Before |
1 u + 46 |
4 u + 16 |
| Change |
- 46 |
- 16 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
The number of candy canes that Tim and Lynn had at first is the same.
4 u + 16 = 1 u + 46
4 u - 1 u = 46 - 16
3 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 3 = 10
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 46
= 10 + 46
= 56
Answer(s): 56
