Billy had a total of 127 pink and red flags. After giving away
611 of the pink flags and 79 red flags, there was an equal number of pink and red flags left. How many pink flags did he have at first?
| |
Pink flags |
Red flags |
Total |
| Before |
11 u |
5 u + 79 |
127 |
| Change |
- 6 u |
- 79 |
|
| After |
5 u |
5 u |
|
Total number of flags at first
= 11 u + 5 u + 79
= 16 u + 79
16 u + 79 = 127
16 u = 127 - 79
16 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 16 = 3
Number of pink flags that Billy had at first
= 11 u
= 11 x 3
= 33
Answer(s): 33
