Owen and Betty had the same number of candy canes. After Betty gave away 19 candy canes and Owen gave away 37 candy canes, Betty had 2 times as many candy canes as Owen. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Owen |
Betty |
| Before |
1 u + 37 |
2 u + 19 |
| Change |
- 37 |
- 19 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of candy canes that Owen and Betty had at first is the same.
2 u + 19 = 1 u + 37
2 u - 1 u = 37 - 19
1 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 1 = 18
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 37
= 18 + 37
= 55
Answer(s): 55
