George had a total of 165 gold and red heart cutouts. After giving away
13 of the gold heart cutouts and 70 red heart cutouts, there was an equal number of gold and red heart cutouts left. How many gold heart cutouts did he have at first?
|
Gold heart cutouts |
Red heart cutouts |
Total |
Before |
3 u |
2 u + 70 |
165 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 70 |
|
After |
2 u |
2 u |
|
Total number of heart cutouts at first
= 3 u + 2 u + 70
= 5 u + 70
5 u + 70 = 165
5 u = 165 - 70
5 u = 95
1 u = 95 ÷ 5 = 19
Number of gold heart cutouts that George had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 19
= 57
Answer(s): 57