Cody and Erika had the same number of candy canes. After Erika gave away 22 candy canes and Cody gave away 37 candy canes, Erika had 2 times as many candy canes as Cody. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Cody |
Erika |
| Before |
1 u + 37 |
2 u + 22 |
| Change |
- 37 |
- 22 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of candy canes that Cody and Erika had at first is the same.
2 u + 22 = 1 u + 37
2 u - 1 u = 37 - 22
1 u = 15
1 u = 15 ÷ 1 = 15
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 37
= 15 + 37
= 52
Answer(s): 52
