Jenson and Xylia had the same number of candy canes. After Xylia gave away 16 candy canes and Jenson gave away 53 candy canes, Xylia had 2 times as many candy canes as Jenson. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Jenson |
Xylia |
| Before |
1 u + 53 |
2 u + 16 |
| Change |
- 53 |
- 16 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of candy canes that Jenson and Xylia had at first is the same.
2 u + 16 = 1 u + 53
2 u - 1 u = 53 - 16
1 u = 37
1 u = 37 ÷ 1 = 37
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 53
= 37 + 53
= 90
Answer(s): 90
