Michael and Yen had the same number of caramel apples. After Yen gave away 19 caramel apples and Michael gave away 45 caramel apples, Yen had 2 times as many caramel apples as Michael. How many caramel apples did each of them have at first?
| |
Michael |
Yen |
| Before |
1 u + 45 |
2 u + 19 |
| Change |
- 45 |
- 19 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of caramel apples that Michael and Yen had at first is the same.
2 u + 19 = 1 u + 45
2 u - 1 u = 45 - 19
1 u = 26
1 u = 26 ÷ 1 = 26
Number of caramel apples that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 45
= 26 + 45
= 71
Answer(s): 71
