Valen and Emily had the same number of candy canes. After Emily gave away 20 candy canes and Valen gave away 36 candy canes, Emily had 5 times as many candy canes as Valen. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Valen |
Emily |
| Before |
1 u + 36 |
5 u + 20 |
| Change |
- 36 |
- 20 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
The number of candy canes that Valen and Emily had at first is the same.
5 u + 20 = 1 u + 36
5 u - 1 u = 36 - 20
4 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 4 = 4
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 36
= 4 + 36
= 40
Answer(s): 40
