Jeremy and Cindy had the same number of candy canes. After Cindy gave away 16 candy canes and Jeremy gave away 38 candy canes, Cindy had 3 times as many candy canes as Jeremy. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Jeremy |
Cindy |
| Before |
1 u + 38 |
3 u + 16 |
| Change |
- 38 |
- 16 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
The number of candy canes that Jeremy and Cindy had at first is the same.
3 u + 16 = 1 u + 38
3 u - 1 u = 38 - 16
2 u = 22
1 u = 22 ÷ 2 = 11
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 38
= 11 + 38
= 49
Answer(s): 49
