Mark had a total of 143 gold and purple flags. After giving away
12 of the gold flags and 65 purple flags, there was an equal number of gold and purple flags left. How many gold flags did he have at first?
| |
Gold flags |
Purple flags |
Total |
| Before |
2 u |
1 u + 65 |
143 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 65 |
|
| After |
1 u |
1 u |
|
Total number of flags at first
= 2 u + 1 u + 65
= 3 u + 65
3 u + 65 = 143
3 u = 143 - 65
3 u = 78
1 u = 78 ÷ 3 = 26
Number of gold flags that Mark had at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 26
= 52
Answer(s): 52
