Justin and Hazel had the same number of lollipops. After Hazel gave away 16 lollipops and Justin gave away 47 lollipops, Hazel had 2 times as many lollipops as Justin. How many lollipops did each of them have at first?
| |
Justin |
Hazel |
| Before |
1 u + 47 |
2 u + 16 |
| Change |
- 47 |
- 16 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of lollipops that Justin and Hazel had at first is the same.
2 u + 16 = 1 u + 47
2 u - 1 u = 47 - 16
1 u = 31
1 u = 31 ÷ 1 = 31
Number of lollipops that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 47
= 31 + 47
= 78
Answer(s): 78
