Fred and Rachel had the same number of sweets. After Rachel gave away 18 sweets and Fred gave away 52 sweets, Rachel had 2 times as many sweets as Fred. How many sweets did each of them have at first?
| |
Fred |
Rachel |
| Before |
1 u + 52 |
2 u + 18 |
| Change |
- 52 |
- 18 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of sweets that Fred and Rachel had at first is the same.
2 u + 18 = 1 u + 52
2 u - 1 u = 52 - 18
1 u = 34
1 u = 34 ÷ 1 = 34
Number of sweets that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 52
= 34 + 52
= 86
Answer(s): 86
