Eric and Pamela had the same number of lollipops. After Pamela gave away 17 lollipops and Eric gave away 45 lollipops, Pamela had 3 times as many lollipops as Eric. How many lollipops did each of them have at first?
| |
Eric |
Pamela |
| Before |
1 u + 45 |
3 u + 17 |
| Change |
- 45 |
- 17 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
The number of lollipops that Eric and Pamela had at first is the same.
3 u + 17 = 1 u + 45
3 u - 1 u = 45 - 17
2 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 2 = 14
Number of lollipops that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 45
= 14 + 45
= 59
Answer(s): 59
