Cody and Opal had the same number of candy canes. After Opal gave away 18 candy canes and Cody gave away 38 candy canes, Opal had 2 times as many candy canes as Cody. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Cody |
Opal |
| Before |
1 u + 38 |
2 u + 18 |
| Change |
- 38 |
- 18 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of candy canes that Cody and Opal had at first is the same.
2 u + 18 = 1 u + 38
2 u - 1 u = 38 - 18
1 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 1 = 20
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 38
= 20 + 38
= 58
Answer(s): 58
