Brandon and Opal had the same number of mochi balls. After Opal gave away 14 mochi balls and Brandon gave away 38 mochi balls, Opal had 2 times as many mochi balls as Brandon. How many mochi balls did each of them have at first?
| |
Brandon |
Opal |
| Before |
1 u + 38 |
2 u + 14 |
| Change |
- 38 |
- 14 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of mochi balls that Brandon and Opal had at first is the same.
2 u + 14 = 1 u + 38
2 u - 1 u = 38 - 14
1 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 1 = 24
Number of mochi balls that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 38
= 24 + 38
= 62
Answer(s): 62
