Vincent and Esther had the same number of candy canes. After Esther gave away 19 candy canes and Vincent gave away 55 candy canes, Esther had 2 times as many candy canes as Vincent. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Vincent |
Esther |
| Before |
1 u + 55 |
2 u + 19 |
| Change |
- 55 |
- 19 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of candy canes that Vincent and Esther had at first is the same.
2 u + 19 = 1 u + 55
2 u - 1 u = 55 - 19
1 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 1 = 36
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 55
= 36 + 55
= 91
Answer(s): 91
