Bryan has 170 beads.
Adam has 30 beads.
- What is the difference in the number of beads between Bryan and Adam?
- How many beads must Bryan give away to be the same as Adam?
- How many beads must Adam get to be the same as Bryan?
(a)
Difference in the number of beads between Bryan and Adam
= 170 - 30
= 140
(b)
Adam has 30 beads.
So, Bryan gives away some beads to be the same as Adam.
Number of beads that Bryan must give away
= 170 - 30
= 140
(c)
Adam has 30 beads.
So, Adam must get more beads to be the same as Bryan.
Number of beads that Adam must get
= 170 - 30
= 140
Answer(s): (a) 140; (b) 140; (c) 140