Wesley had a total of 169 purple and green balloons. After giving away
34 of the purple balloons and 54 green balloons, there was an equal number of purple and green balloons left. How many purple balloons did he have at first?
|
Purple balloons |
Green balloons |
Total |
Before |
4 u |
1 u + 54 |
169 |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 54 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Total number of balloons at first
= 4 u + 1 u + 54
= 5 u + 54
5 u + 54 = 169
5 u = 169 - 54
5 u = 115
1 u = 115 ÷ 5 = 23
Number of purple balloons that Wesley had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 23
= 92
Answer(s): 92