Wesley and Barbara had the same number of candy canes. After Barbara gave away 22 candy canes and Wesley gave away 53 candy canes, Barbara had 2 times as many candy canes as Wesley. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Wesley |
Barbara |
| Before |
1 u + 53 |
2 u + 22 |
| Change |
- 53 |
- 22 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of candy canes that Wesley and Barbara had at first is the same.
2 u + 22 = 1 u + 53
2 u - 1 u = 53 - 22
1 u = 31
1 u = 31 ÷ 1 = 31
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 53
= 31 + 53
= 84
Answer(s): 84
