Oliver and Linda had the same number of candy canes. After Linda gave away 17 candy canes and Oliver gave away 35 candy canes, Linda had 3 times as many candy canes as Oliver. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Oliver |
Linda |
| Before |
1 u + 35 |
3 u + 17 |
| Change |
- 35 |
- 17 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
The number of candy canes that Oliver and Linda had at first is the same.
3 u + 17 = 1 u + 35
3 u - 1 u = 35 - 17
2 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 2 = 9
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 35
= 9 + 35
= 44
Answer(s): 44
