John and Gillian had the same number of lollipops. After Gillian gave away 14 lollipops and John gave away 38 lollipops, Gillian had 2 times as many lollipops as John. How many lollipops did each of them have at first?
| |
John |
Gillian |
| Before |
1 u + 38 |
2 u + 14 |
| Change |
- 38 |
- 14 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of lollipops that John and Gillian had at first is the same.
2 u + 14 = 1 u + 38
2 u - 1 u = 38 - 14
1 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 1 = 24
Number of lollipops that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 38
= 24 + 38
= 62
Answer(s): 62
