George and Victoria had the same number of mini cupcakes. After Victoria gave away 17 mini cupcakes and George gave away 37 mini cupcakes, Victoria had 2 times as many mini cupcakes as George. How many mini cupcakes did each of them have at first?
| |
George |
Victoria |
| Before |
1 u + 37 |
2 u + 17 |
| Change |
- 37 |
- 17 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of mini cupcakes that George and Victoria had at first is the same.
2 u + 17 = 1 u + 37
2 u - 1 u = 37 - 17
1 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 1 = 20
Number of mini cupcakes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 37
= 20 + 37
= 57
Answer(s): 57
