Brandon had a total of 147 blue and brown heart cutouts. After giving away
35 of the blue heart cutouts and 63 brown heart cutouts, there was an equal number of blue and brown heart cutouts left. How many blue heart cutouts did he have at first?
|
Blue heart cutouts |
Brown heart cutouts |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
2 u + 63 |
147 |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 63 |
|
After |
2 u |
2 u |
|
Total number of heart cutouts at first
= 5 u + 2 u + 63
= 7 u + 63
7 u + 63 = 147
7 u = 147 - 63
7 u = 84
1 u = 84 ÷ 7 = 12
Number of blue heart cutouts that Brandon had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 12
= 60
Answer(s): 60