Jenson had a total of 141 green and pink heart cutouts. After giving away
12 of the green heart cutouts and 54 pink heart cutouts, there was an equal number of green and pink heart cutouts left. How many green heart cutouts did he have at first?
|
Green heart cutouts |
Pink heart cutouts |
Total |
Before |
2 u |
1 u + 54 |
141 |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 54 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Total number of heart cutouts at first
= 2 u + 1 u + 54
= 3 u + 54
3 u + 54 = 141
3 u = 141 - 54
3 u = 87
1 u = 87 ÷ 3 = 29
Number of green heart cutouts that Jenson had at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 29
= 58
Answer(s): 58