Fanny has 14 white and green seashells. She has 10 more white seashells than green seashells. Find
- The number of green seashells she has.
- The number of white seashells she has.
Number of green seashells = 1 u
Number of white seashells = 1 u + 10
Total number of seashells
= 1 u + 1 u + 10
= 2 u + 10
2 u + 10 = 14
2 u = 14 - 10 = 4
1 u = 4 ÷ 2 = 2
Number of green seashells
= 1 u
= 2
Number of white seashells
= 1 u + 10
= 2 + 10
= 12
Answer(s): (a) 2; (b) 12