Liam and Dana had the same number of candy canes. After Dana gave away 15 candy canes and Liam gave away 38 candy canes, Dana had 2 times as many candy canes as Liam. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Liam |
Dana |
| Before |
1 u + 38 |
2 u + 15 |
| Change |
- 38 |
- 15 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of candy canes that Liam and Dana had at first is the same.
2 u + 15 = 1 u + 38
2 u - 1 u = 38 - 15
1 u = 23
1 u = 23 ÷ 1 = 23
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 38
= 23 + 38
= 61
Answer(s): 61
