Charlie and Tiffany had the same number of candy canes. After Tiffany gave away 15 candy canes and Charlie gave away 39 candy canes, Tiffany had 3 times as many candy canes as Charlie. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Charlie |
Tiffany |
| Before |
1 u + 39 |
3 u + 15 |
| Change |
- 39 |
- 15 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
The number of candy canes that Charlie and Tiffany had at first is the same.
3 u + 15 = 1 u + 39
3 u - 1 u = 39 - 15
2 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 2 = 12
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 39
= 12 + 39
= 51
Answer(s): 51
