Will and Esther had the same number of lollipops. After Esther gave away 17 lollipops and Will gave away 39 lollipops, Esther had 2 times as many lollipops as Will. How many lollipops did each of them have at first?
| |
Will |
Esther |
| Before |
1 u + 39 |
2 u + 17 |
| Change |
- 39 |
- 17 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of lollipops that Will and Esther had at first is the same.
2 u + 17 = 1 u + 39
2 u - 1 u = 39 - 17
1 u = 22
1 u = 22 ÷ 1 = 22
Number of lollipops that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 39
= 22 + 39
= 61
Answer(s): 61
