Xavier and Elyse had the same number of mini cupcakes. After Elyse gave away 14 mini cupcakes and Xavier gave away 54 mini cupcakes, Elyse had 2 times as many mini cupcakes as Xavier. How many mini cupcakes did each of them have at first?
| |
Xavier |
Elyse |
| Before |
1 u + 54 |
2 u + 14 |
| Change |
- 54 |
- 14 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of mini cupcakes that Xavier and Elyse had at first is the same.
2 u + 14 = 1 u + 54
2 u - 1 u = 54 - 14
1 u = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 1 = 40
Number of mini cupcakes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 54
= 40 + 54
= 94
Answer(s): 94
