Fred and Penelope had the same number of candy canes. After Penelope gave away 20 candy canes and Fred gave away 43 candy canes, Penelope had 2 times as many candy canes as Fred. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Fred |
Penelope |
| Before |
1 u + 43 |
2 u + 20 |
| Change |
- 43 |
- 20 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of candy canes that Fred and Penelope had at first is the same.
2 u + 20 = 1 u + 43
2 u - 1 u = 43 - 20
1 u = 23
1 u = 23 ÷ 1 = 23
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 43
= 23 + 43
= 66
Answer(s): 66
