Simon and Sabrina had the same number of candy canes. After Sabrina gave away 18 candy canes and Simon gave away 52 candy canes, Sabrina had 3 times as many candy canes as Simon. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Simon |
Sabrina |
| Before |
1 u + 52 |
3 u + 18 |
| Change |
- 52 |
- 18 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
The number of candy canes that Simon and Sabrina had at first is the same.
3 u + 18 = 1 u + 52
3 u - 1 u = 52 - 18
2 u = 34
1 u = 34 ÷ 2 = 17
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 52
= 17 + 52
= 69
Answer(s): 69
