Ryan and Jaslyn had the same number of mini cupcakes. After Jaslyn gave away 22 mini cupcakes and Ryan gave away 38 mini cupcakes, Jaslyn had 3 times as many mini cupcakes as Ryan. How many mini cupcakes did each of them have at first?
| |
Ryan |
Jaslyn |
| Before |
1 u + 38 |
3 u + 22 |
| Change |
- 38 |
- 22 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
The number of mini cupcakes that Ryan and Jaslyn had at first is the same.
3 u + 22 = 1 u + 38
3 u - 1 u = 38 - 22
2 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 2 = 8
Number of mini cupcakes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 38
= 8 + 38
= 46
Answer(s): 46
