Daniel and Linda had the same number of sweets. After Linda gave away 14 sweets and Daniel gave away 44 sweets, Linda had 2 times as many sweets as Daniel. How many sweets did each of them have at first?
| |
Daniel |
Linda |
| Before |
1 u + 44 |
2 u + 14 |
| Change |
- 44 |
- 14 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of sweets that Daniel and Linda had at first is the same.
2 u + 14 = 1 u + 44
2 u - 1 u = 44 - 14
1 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 1 = 30
Number of sweets that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 44
= 30 + 44
= 74
Answer(s): 74
