Seth had a total of 146 grey and white heart cutouts. After giving away
45 of the grey heart cutouts and 74 white heart cutouts, there was an equal number of grey and white heart cutouts left. How many grey heart cutouts did he have at first?
|
Grey heart cutouts |
White heart cutouts |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
1 u + 74 |
146 |
Change |
- 4 u |
- 74 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Total number of heart cutouts at first
= 5 u + 1 u + 74
= 6 u + 74
6 u + 74 = 146
6 u = 146 - 74
6 u = 72
1 u = 72 ÷ 6 = 12
Number of grey heart cutouts that Seth had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 12
= 60
Answer(s): 60