Vincent and Elyse had the same number of mochi balls. After Elyse gave away 17 mochi balls and Vincent gave away 41 mochi balls, Elyse had 2 times as many mochi balls as Vincent. How many mochi balls did each of them have at first?
| |
Vincent |
Elyse |
| Before |
1 u + 41 |
2 u + 17 |
| Change |
- 41 |
- 17 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of mochi balls that Vincent and Elyse had at first is the same.
2 u + 17 = 1 u + 41
2 u - 1 u = 41 - 17
1 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 1 = 24
Number of mochi balls that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 41
= 24 + 41
= 65
Answer(s): 65
