Glen and Emma had the same number of candy canes. After Emma gave away 12 candy canes and Glen gave away 38 candy canes, Emma had 2 times as many candy canes as Glen. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Glen |
Emma |
| Before |
1 u + 38 |
2 u + 12 |
| Change |
- 38 |
- 12 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of candy canes that Glen and Emma had at first is the same.
2 u + 12 = 1 u + 38
2 u - 1 u = 38 - 12
1 u = 26
1 u = 26 ÷ 1 = 26
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 38
= 26 + 38
= 64
Answer(s): 64
