Albert and Roshel had the same number of mochi balls. After Roshel gave away 14 mochi balls and Albert gave away 37 mochi balls, Roshel had 2 times as many mochi balls as Albert. How many mochi balls did each of them have at first?
| |
Albert |
Roshel |
| Before |
1 u + 37 |
2 u + 14 |
| Change |
- 37 |
- 14 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of mochi balls that Albert and Roshel had at first is the same.
2 u + 14 = 1 u + 37
2 u - 1 u = 37 - 14
1 u = 23
1 u = 23 ÷ 1 = 23
Number of mochi balls that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 37
= 23 + 37
= 60
Answer(s): 60
