Bryan and Irene had the same number of sweets. After Irene gave away 15 sweets and Bryan gave away 41 sweets, Irene had 2 times as many sweets as Bryan. How many sweets did each of them have at first?
| |
Bryan |
Irene |
| Before |
1 u + 41 |
2 u + 15 |
| Change |
- 41 |
- 15 |
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
The number of sweets that Bryan and Irene had at first is the same.
2 u + 15 = 1 u + 41
2 u - 1 u = 41 - 15
1 u = 26
1 u = 26 ÷ 1 = 26
Number of sweets that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 41
= 26 + 41
= 67
Answer(s): 67
