Warren had a total of 179 grey and yellow beads. After giving away
14 of the grey beads and 46 yellow beads, there was an equal number of grey and yellow beads left. How many grey beads did he have at first?
|
Grey beads |
Yellow beads |
Total |
Before |
4 u |
3 u + 46 |
179 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 46 |
|
After |
3 u |
3 u |
|
Total number of beads at first
= 4 u + 3 u + 46
= 7 u + 46
7 u + 46 = 179
7 u = 179 - 46
7 u = 133
1 u = 133 ÷ 7 = 19
Number of grey beads that Warren had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 19
= 76
Answer(s): 76