Asher and Jen had the same number of candy canes. After Jen gave away 15 candy canes and Asher gave away 43 candy canes, Jen had 3 times as many candy canes as Asher. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Asher |
Jen |
| Before |
1 u + 43 |
3 u + 15 |
| Change |
- 43 |
- 15 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
The number of candy canes that Asher and Jen had at first is the same.
3 u + 15 = 1 u + 43
3 u - 1 u = 43 - 15
2 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 2 = 14
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 43
= 14 + 43
= 57
Answer(s): 57
